# American Notes

**Author:** Charles Dickens
**Tags:** United States, Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96686

## Description

When Charles Dickens embarked on his highly anticipated first tour of America in 1842, he arrived with great expectations for the burgeoning democracy. "American Notes" is his candid and often humorous travelogue, detailing his five-month journey across the young nation. From the bustling streets of Boston and New York to the nascent capital of Washington D.C., Dickens records his observations on the country’s institutions, culture, and character. He praises certain humanitarian efforts, such as enlightened approaches to education for the blind, but does not shy away from sharp critiques. With both wit and indignation, he condemns the prevailing lack of international copyright protection, the sensationalism of the American press, widespread spitting of tobacco, and, most vehemently, the abhorrent institution of slavery. This illuminating account captures the spirit of a nation in transformation, as seen through the eyes of one of literature's greatest social commentators, whose frank assessments ultimately sparked considerable debate on both sides of the Atlantic.