Travels in the United States of America (Esprios Classics) - Priest, William
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"I cannot intrude this volume on the public without informing them, what all my friends will vouch for the truth of, viz. - that on my return from America, in 1797, I wrote the work in its present form for their perusal; and, that conscious of my want of talent as a writer, I resisted all their entreaties for its publication, till within these three months. The public, I presume, will not be wholly disappointed; the extracts I have made from Jefferson, Belknap, and other american writers, are worthy their attention: I have no other merit than having placed them in a tolerable point of view. "

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"I cannot intrude this volume on the public without informing them, what all my friends will vouch for the truth of, viz. - that on my return from America, in 1797, I wrote the work in its present form for their perusal; and, that conscious of my want of talent as a writer, I resisted all their entreaties for its publication, till within these three months. The public, I presume, will not be wholly disappointed; the extracts I have made from Jefferson, Belknap, and other american writers, are worthy their attention: I have no other merit than having placed them in a tolerable point of view. "
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William Priest, a figure somewhat elusive in the broader tapestry of literary history, holds a place of interest primarily for his contributions as a travel writer. His notable work, 'Travels in the United States of America' (1802), stands as a testament to his sojourn through the still-young United States during a time of infancy and rapid change. While the details of Priest's birth, upbringing, and life trajectory remain less documented than many of his contemporaries, his writings provide a rich historical snapshot, replete with observations both cultural and geographic. Priest's narrative style has been characterized by its straightforward clarity combined with an acute attention to the detail and nuance of the varied American landscape and its populace. His travelogue offers invaluable insights into the early Republic, capturing the burgeoning nation's character and the ethos of its people. The relevance of his work extends beyond mere historical curiosity, as it contributes to the genre of travel literature at a time when such accounts were pivotal in shaping the perceptions of a new country on the global stage. Although the literary world may yearn for more background on this enigmatic author, the legacy of William Priest is ultimately enshrined in his written record of early American life.