Retrospect of Western Travel

"Retrospect of Western Travel" is a travel narrative written by Harriet Martineau. The book is a two-volume work, and the full title is typically "Retrospect of Western Travel: In Three Volumes. Volume I." Harriet Martineau, an English writer and sociologist, penned this travel narrative based on her experiences during a journey through the United States and Canada in the mid-19th century.Published in 1838, Martineau's "Retrospect of Western Travel" provides observations and reflections on various aspects of American society, culture, and institutions at the time. Martineau was known for her keen observations and her commentary on social issues, and her travel narratives were influential in shaping perceptions of America in her era.For readers interested in early travel literature, social commentary, and perspectives on 19th-century America, Harriet Martineau's "Retrospect of Western Travel" offers a firsthand account of her experiences and reflections during her extensive journey through the Western regions of North America.