Review of Books and Social Life in Early America
Excerpts critique a popular anti slave and morality narrative noting anger at oppression and vanity in American society. The reviewer discusses urban morals in Philadelphia and New York, hotel life and dining norms, religious bigotry, and contrasts with English sensibilities. He frames American liberty and indolence, and outlines impressions of travelers seeking refuge in a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mir Fantroy
Land of Liberty
York
New York
Wei W Wan
Wren Manne
Sam Ineusee
Shan Darthiose
Indiaachat
Newark
Huth
Jearning
Philadelphia
Tia
Howe
Eas
Sears
Paige
Philadevil
Lawes
Middletown
Kentucky
United States
T Louleville
Allen
Peraon
Hull
Cuntise
England
Indiana
Jesse Dougherty
Dougherty Doehenny
Schodler
Dougherty
Mary Dodd
Livingston County
Observations on Prejudice and Religion Across Nations
A lengthy Central discussion critiques religious intolerance, bigotry, and national stereotyping from a historical essay voice. It contrasts English Anglican, Irish, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, and Russian attitudes, condemning inebriety and mob ritual at funerals, urging reform and humility. The piece notes barbarity in Christian and civilized societies, citing figures like Alfred, Gustavus, and Henry to argue power should serve virtue, not divine claims. It draws comparisons of superstition, governance, and moral behavior across peoples, urging compassion and self-critique before judgment of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peten the Great
Goldamith
Hella
Cain
Abel
Lyquisitors
Empire
Mpke
Ign
Hunni Hardy
Sara
Varioud
Adams
Romulus
Porussia
Thyp
Alexander
Alfred
Edward
Scotland
Henry
Eifih
France
Gustavus
Sweden
Charles
Princea
Russias
Hinself
Ganges
Galway Protestants Support Catholic Emancipation Plea
Protestants in Galway petition Parliament urging consideration of Catholic Emancipation. They argue loyalty of Protestant subjects and demand equal rights long denied, citing religious tensions and the desire for seamless participation in nationhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galway
Waegersen
United Kingdom of
Great Briain
Hnd
Ireland
Ddemen
Charyy
Mrecholvers
County
Homad Sinwats
Punt
Jaeiesirin
Memoire extract and Royal Letters on Transferred Motion
A 1443 Dublin press fragment discusses Newtonian concepts of transferred motion, attraction, and forces, with notes on the Count de Low Crane and collaboration with M Maubech. It includes letters from Leipzig and Frages, plus a Dublin marine item regarding ship arrivals and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Henay Conutan
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Review OF Books
Ates of
Dmarlea
Acre
Phillipe
Leipzig
Mapolaie
Joan
St. Helena
Frankfort
Lucien Rosapane
Bani Rle
Aisl Nelens
Sicily
Lord Balburat
Fragedort
Dhemrina
Germany
Wellington
Brrniuntts
Jean
Caladoniay
Miller
Ditto
Feos
Glaggun
Olluna
Bartegt
Camphetowe
Eve Collier
Saifed
Nouy
Parliamentrest
Bika Moaibo
Farge Momibs
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