“Situated on an island which I think it will one day cover, it rises like Venice from the sea, and like that fairest of cities in the days of her glory, receives into its lap tribute of all the riches of the earth.”
Quote by Frances Trollope
Work
Domestic Manners of the Americans
This book offers an in-depth look at the everyday practices, social norms, and cultural nuances of American society in the early 1800s, providing valuable insights into the period's social dynamics and lifestyle. more
Author
Frances Trollope
Frances Trollope, born on March 10, 1779, and died on October 6, 1863, was a renowned British novelist known for her social satirical novels. more
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