RETROSPECT OF WESTERN TRAVEL~(Volume 1)

The book offers Harriet Martineau's observations on Jacksonian America during her nearly two-year stay, focusing on critical social issues such as slavery and women's rights. Through her reflections, she provides a unique perspective on the societal dynamics of the time, highlighting the struggles for social justice. This volume is the first of two, capturing her insightful commentary on the cultural and political landscape of the United States in the 1830s.