Sacheverell Sitwell Bücher

Dickens went to America in 1842 expecting to find a brave new world whose institutions embodied his own political views. The Americans expected him to extol their new nation. Dickens, however, became deeply disturbed by American culture. American Notes attempts to portray fairly the young Republic's new cities, strange landscapes and bustling people, but is coloured by Dicken's doubts about the failings of democratic politics in an egalitarian society.

Originally appearing in 1956 this work is considered the most comprehensive illustrated guide to collectible colorplate flower books ever published & covers the period from the early 18th century. This Revised & Expanded Edition (Atlantic Monthly Press, 1990) includes new title entries bringing the total to over 750 & an appendix detailing printing techniques