Transatlantic Sketches: Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and...

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James Edward Alexander

Transatlantic Sketches

Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies...

James Edward Alexander

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Cambridge University Press
14 June 2012

History of the Americas; Expeditions

Series: Transatlantic Sketches 2 Volume Set

Sir James Edward Alexander (1803–85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 2 covers Alexander's journey through North America and his return to England.

By: James Edward Alexander
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 2
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 20mm, Spine: 140mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781108051897
ISBN 10: 1108051898
Series: Transatlantic Sketches 2 Volume Set
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 14 June 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Passengers in the Aurora, bound to New Orleans; 2. Detention in New Orleans; 3. Leave New Orleans; 4. Memphis, in Tennessee; 5. Nashville hotel; 6. Cincinnati in Ohio; 7. The last days of Francis Abbott; 8. Colonel By, R. E.; 9. Enquiries regarding emigration; 10. Leave New York to see Congress opened; 11. Leave Washington; 12. Leave New York to visit West Point; 13. Leave the military academy; 14. Connecticut.