Description
Book SynopsisThe American Diaries of Count de Berlaymont is the first-ever English translation of a nineteenth-century French travel narrative, outlaying the adventurous travels of Count Guy de Berlaymont throughout the United States and Cuba. Perhaps most interesting are de Berlaymont''s descriptions and observations on travel, culture, and politics, which serve as firsthand historical accounting of the two countries. Young de Berlaymont was a frequent traveler and his American adventure remained important to him throughout his life. Publication of travel accountsparticularly popular in Europe and America in the mid- to late nineteenth centuryhelped fulfill two needs: (1) They served as surrogates for participation for those unable to travel; and (2) They acted as authoritative descriptions of places and historical events. The value of de Berlaymont''s travel diary lies in its important source material as well as the Count''s commentaries on the distinct flavor of American life.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Setting Out- Brussels- London- New York Chapter 3 New York- Philadelphia- Baltimore- Washington Chapter 4 Richmond- The Old South- New Orleans Chapter 5 To Cuba- Havana- Santiago- Havana Chapter 6 Return to New Orleans- The Mississippi- The Ohio- St. Louis- Chicago Chapter 7 The Great Plaines- Life With the U.S. Army- Buffalo Hunts- Stage Coach to Denver Chapter 8 Denver- Central City- Mines- The Mountains- Return to Denver Chapter 9 Crossing the Great Basin- Jim Bridger- An Indian Adventure Chapter 10 Salt Lake City- Sacramento- San Francisco Chapter 11 Index
