Book Description

This travelogue chronicles the author's journeys through North and South America, and the West Indies in the mid-19th century. From the mountains of Peru to the cotton plantations of Georgia, James Edward Alexander provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs he encountered on his travels. He also includes observations on slavery and Canadian emigration, reflecting the political and social concerns of his time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.