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Author Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805?-1863
Title Aristocracy in America. From the sketch-book of a German nobleman. vol. 2 (of 2)
Original Publication United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, 1839.
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Summary "Aristocracy in America: From the Sketch-Book of a German Nobleman" edited by Francis J. Grund is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the perceptions and experiences of a European aristocrat traveling through early American society, contrasting its social hierarchies and values with those of Europe. The author investigates the dynamics between different social classes, particularly focusing on the emerging American aristocracy and its complicated relationship with the lower classes. The opening of the text introduces the author's arrival in Boston, where he observes the city's unique blend of old-world charm and new democratic ideals. He details the exclusivity of the higher classes, their disdain for the lower orders, and the economic realities of the American aristocracy. The narrative reflects the tension between wealth and class status in a society that values individual merit over lineage, while also highlighting the often self-imposed boundaries that separate different social groups. Through his interactions and observations in various locations, the German nobleman critiques the emerging social order and the contradictions inherent in American egalitarianism, setting the stage for a deeper examination of these themes in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs
Subject Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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