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Impressions of America Vol.1

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Tyrone Power's "Impressions of America During the Years 1833, 1834, and 1835" is a compelling travelogue. This work, published in the early nineteenth century, provides a vivid and firsthand description of Power's adventures while traveling through the United States during those years. As an outsider studying a young and emerging nation, Power, an Irish actor, offers a distinct perspective. Power digs into his observations and encounters with the American landscape, culture, and society throughout the first volume of the book. He vividly recounts his contacts with numerous regions, cities, and individuals, offering light on sociopolitical processes and the United States' emerging identity. Power's story is distinguished by his sharp eye for detail and entertaining writing style. He captures the essence of the American experience at the time, giving readers a view into the individuals he meets' problems, goals, and passion. His impressions cover a broad range of topics, including politics, religion, entertainment, and daily life. "Impressions of America" Vol. 1 is a valuable historical artifact that not only provides a picture of America in the 1830s but also displays the author's personal perspective and curiosity.

Author Biography:

Tyrone Edmund Power III was an American actor that lived between May 5, 1914 to November 15, 1958. Power featured in scores of films from the 1930s to the 1950s, frequently as a swashbuckler or a love protagonist. Jesse James, The Mark of Zorro, Marie Antoinette, Blood and Sand, The Black Swan, Prince of Foxes, Witness for the Prosecution, The Black Rose, and Captain from Castile are among his more well-known films. Nightmare Alley was Power's personal favorite among the films in which he appeared. Though he was primarily a matinée idol in the 1930s and early 1940s, and was noted for his striking good looks, Power acted in films ranging from drama to light humor. He began limiting the quantity of films he would produce in the 1950s in order to dedicate more time to theater performances. As a theatrical actor, he was most known for his performances in John Brown's Body and Mister Roberts. At the age of 44, Power died of a heart attack. In 1970, his eldest daughter Romina Power married Italian music superstar Al Bano, with whom she developed a musical duet that became enormously popular around the world.
Release date NZ
November 1st, 2023
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Pages
226
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Dimensions
140x216x13
ISBN-13
9789359327723
Product ID
38493928

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