Domestic manners of the Americans

In 1827, Fanny Trollope journeyed to America with hopes of joining a Utopian community, but her venture quickly devolved into a series of misfortunes including illness, scandal, and failed businesses. Upon her return to England, she transformed these experiences into a remarkable and witty satirical account of the young American nation. This nineteenth-century travelogue became a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic, offering a vivid look at a country through the eyes of a keen observer.