Travels in the United States, etc. during 1849 and 1850 [Paperback]

Engaging and informative, Lady Emmeline's journals describe her mid-nineteenth century travels and her impressions of America and its people.An early example of the travel writing genre, Lady Emmelines journals recount her impressions of America and its people during her mid-nineteenth century travels. Following the experiences of the United States described in volume I, volume II takes the reader on a journey through Mexico.An early example of the travel writing genre, Lady Emmelines journals recount her impressions of America and its people during her mid-nineteenth century travels. Following the experiences of the United States described in volume I, volume II takes the reader on a journey through Mexico.Published in 1851, Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortley's account of her travels through the Americas during the mid nineteenth century represents an early example of the travel writing genre. The United States was becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination for Europeans at this time, and Lady Emmeline's writings present a quintessentially British impression of America and its people. Volume II of this three-volume work follows on from Lady Emmeline's experiences in the United States as recounted in volume I, taking the reader on a journey through Mexico. Written in an engaging and conversational tone, the volumes are both informative and entertaining, fulfilling the author's aim to 'amuse' with 'the gossip of travel.'1. Vera Cruz by moonlight; 2. The Mexicans; 3. Mexico when first conquered; 4. The cathedral of Mexico; 5. Mexico; 6. General Herrera, the President of Mexico and the American minister; 7. Intention to cross the Isthmus of Panama; 8. Departure for Vera Cruz; 9. Departure from Puebla; 10. Departure from Perot?; 11. Arrival at Havana; 12. Performance of a military band in the Grand Square; 13. Arrival at Panama; 14. The river Chagres; 15. Gorgona; 16. Arrival at Panama; 17. The journey to Panama resumed.