What I Saw in America (Paperback, First Edition,)

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Many of Chesterton's reflections are timeless and startlingly prescient. He was highly critical of both the naive immigration policies and the grinding dehumanisation brought about by the growth of the economy. Nonetheless, he was enthralled by the glorious ideals of the nation - founded on principles of equality, democracy and freedom - even if the essence of these ideals had been lost somewhere along the way. "What I Saw in America" ranks among the finest of Chesterton's works, containing all of the author's virtues and vices: his wry humour, sympathy and intelligence playing devilishly against an irrepressible mischievousness.

General

Imprint:	Anthem Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Anthem Travel Classics
Release date:	February 2009
First published:	April 2009
Authors:	G. K. Chesterton
Introduction by:	Simon Newman
Dimensions:	204 x 127 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	278
Edition:	First Edition,
ISBN-13:	978-1-84331-300-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84331-300-6
Barcode:	9781843313007

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