Thackeray's Letters To An American Family (1904)

Thackeray's Letters to an American Family is a collection of letters written by the renowned British author William Makepeace Thackeray to an American family during the mid-19th century. The book was originally published in 1904 and provides a unique insight into Thackeray's personal life, his travels, and his views on American society and culture.The letters were written between 1852 and 1855 during Thackeray's visits to the United States, where he gave lectures and readings to audiences across the country. The American family to whom the letters were addressed was the Ritchie family, who were close friends of Thackeray and hosted him during his travels.Thackeray's letters cover a wide range of topics, including his observations on American politics, literature, and society, as well as his personal experiences during his travels. He provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, such as New York, Boston, and Niagara Falls, and shares his thoughts on the people he met and the customs he encountered.Throughout the book, Thackeray's wit and humor shine through, as he pokes fun at American manners and customs while also expressing his admiration for the country and its people. His letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era and provide a valuable historical document of the United States during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.