American Notes for General Circulation

"American Notes for General Circulation" is a book written by Charles Dickens about his travels to North America in 1842. In this travelogue, he acted as a critical observer of American society, commenting on their progress and development. This book is different from his later work "Pictures from Italy" as it is more informative and less touristy. Dickens' visit to America was also an inspiration for his novel "Martin Chuzzlewit". Overall, this book provides valuable insights into American society during the mid-19th century and is a great read for anyone interested in history or travel writing.