<p>In 'First Impressions of the New World,' Isabella Strange Trotter offers an enchanting entry into the travel literature genre, mapping her journey and experiences within the nascent fabric of 19th-century America. With deft prose that dances between the empiric observational and the profoundly reflective, Trotter crafts narratives not only of landscapes and cities but also of the rich tapestry of people she encounters. Published by DigiCat Pub...