Black And White

Black and White: A Journal of a Three Months' Tour in the United States is a travelogue written by Henry Latham in 1867. The book is a detailed account of Latham's journey across America, where he explores various cities and towns and documents his experiences and observations. Latham's tour takes him from New York to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Boston, among other places. He describes the people he meets, the landscapes he sees, and the cultural differences he observes. He also comments on the political and social climate of the country at the time, including the aftermath of the Civil War and the issue of slavery.The title of the book, Black and White, refers to the racial tensions that Latham encounters during his travels. He observes the treatment of African Americans in the South and the discrimination they face in the North. He also comments on the attitudes of white Americans towards black Americans and the challenges faced by both groups in the post-Civil War era.Overall, Black and White provides a unique and insightful perspective on America during a pivotal moment in its history. Latham's travelogue offers a firsthand account of the country's cultural, political, and social landscape during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.