North America V. I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162676289)

North America V. I is a novel written by Anthony Trollope that explores the political climate and social issues in the United States during the mid-19th century. The story follows the experiences of a British diplomat named Lord Augustus Meredith as he travels throughout the country, meeting with various politicians and citizens to gather information on the state of the nation. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a complex web of personal relationships, including a romantic entanglement with a wealthy American woman. Trollope's novel offers a nuanced and insightful portrait of American society during a pivotal moment in its history, and explores themes of political corruption, social inequality, and the struggle for personal freedom and autonomy. With its vivid characters and engaging plot, North America V. I is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States.It must be understood that Baltimore is the commercial capital of Maryland, whereas Annapolis is the seat of government and the legislature--or is, in other terms, the political capital. Baltimore is a city containing 230,000 inhabitants, and is considered to have as strong and perhaps as violent a mob as any city in the Union. Of the above number 30,000 are negroes and 2000 are slaves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 1162676280
ISBN-13: 9781162676289
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.58d