Letters Home During A Trip In America, 1869 (1875) is a travelogue written by William MacKean. The book is a collection of letters that MacKean wrote to his family and friends while he was traveling in America in 1869. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into America during the Reconstruction era, just a few years after the end of the Civil War. MacKean describes his experiences traveling by train and steamboat, visiting cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., and meeting people from all walks of life.Throughout the book, MacKean offers his observations on American culture, politics, and society. He comments on the country's rapid industrialization, the treatment of African Americans, and the growing divide between the North and South.The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, and MacKean's enthusiasm for his travels is infectious. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and culture, as well as for those who enjoy reading travelogues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.