Frederick Marryat's diary is a lively and perceptive account of his travels in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. The author describes the customs, manners, and landscapes of America, and offers insightful commentary on its politics, religion, and culture. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of travel writing and transatlantic relations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.