
This volume offers a sweeping portrait of the United States, blending geography, history, and vivid description into a single, approachable narrative. Drawing on years of firsthand travel across both the United States and Canada, the author presents the continent’s grand attractions without drowning the listener in statistics or dense prose. The tone is both informative and lyrical, inviting listeners to share the pride and curiosity that many Americans feel for their rapidly growing nation.
Organized into twenty‑one “tours,” the book begins at the earliest Atlantic settlements and follows routes that a typical sightseer might travel, moving westward toward the Pacific and northward to the Canadian border and Alaska. Along the way it highlights iconic sites such as the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s capital, the Potomac, the Alleghenies, and historic towns that shaped early America. Rich, period illustrations accompany each section, giving a visual sense of the landscapes and landmarks discussed.
Designed as a limited‑edition work of art as well as a reference, it balances scholarly insight with the charm of a travelogue. Listeners will come away with a broad yet intimate understanding of America’s natural beauty, cultural milestones, and the spirit that has driven its expansion.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1842–1910
A Civil War correspondent turned politician and travel writer, he brought a reporter’s eye to both battlefields and everyday American life. His books range from local history to practical guides for travelers, capturing the energy of the late 19th century in a clear, lively way.
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