Title page from Retrospect of Western Travel, vol. 2

Part of: Retrospect of Western Travel, 3 vols. Retrospect of Western Travel, vol. 2

After her trip to American in 1834-36, Martineau wrote a perceptive analysis of social and economic conditions in the U.S.

Key Quotes

Colonies, Slavery & Abolition

Mum Bett called on Mr. Sedgwick, and asked him if she could not claim her liberty under the law. He inquired what could put such an idea into her head. She replied that the “Bill o Rights” said that all were born free and equal, and that as she was not a dumb heast, she was certainly one of the…