This book is an illuminating portrait of America as it existed in the year 1876. Leng, a British traveler, records his impressions and observations as he journeys throughout the country, capturing the people, places, and events that defined America during this important moment in its history. From its bustling cities to its sweeping prairies, this book offers a vivid and engaging snapshot of America in the late nineteenth century. 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.