The 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 accounts-particularly
popular in Europe and America in the mid- to late nineteenth
century-helped 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.
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