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Chapter 8 – Slouch
Chapter 8 – Slouch delves into the troubling cultural habit of untidiness and lack of pride in appearance and environment that the author identifies as distinctly American. The narrative contrasts this with the more polished and meticulous nature of people and places in Europe, where attention to personal grooming and cleanliness is often considered a mark of respect and dignity. The author urges for a cultural shift toward tidiness, suggesting that this change should start in schools and extend to the…-
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Chapter 9 – Social Suggestion
Chapter 9 – Social Suggestion explores the powerful, yet often unnoticed, influence that social environments have on shaping individual preferences, opinions, and behaviors. The chapter begins by discussing how social contexts subtly mold our perceptions of success and failure, particularly in areas like entertainment, art, and fashion. It asks the reader to reflect on how often personal tastes are shaped not by independent thought but by the collective sentiment of a group. Through anecdotes, the author…-
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Chapter 10 – Bohemia
Chapter 10 – Bohemia explores the idea of a cultural and social space where artistic and intellectual freedom thrives, as experienced by an English comedian and his wife during their visit to New York. While they were greeted with warmth and engaged in social activities, they expressed disappointment over the lack of meaningful interactions with notable intellectuals and artists such as painters, authors, and inventors like Tesla and Edison, figures who are highly regarded in England. This absence of…-
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Chapter 11 – Social Exiles
Chapter 11 – Social Exiles delves into the lives of individuals who find themselves living away from their home country for prolonged periods, often due to financial or personal circumstances. These expatriates, many from affluent backgrounds, initially move abroad with the idea of staying temporarily, either to cope with personal grief or to provide their children with better educational opportunities. However, as time passes, returning to their homeland becomes increasingly impractical. Financial…-
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Chapter 12 – "Seven Ages" of Furniture opens with a humorous but sharp observation of how American couples evolve in their tastes for home décor, often without knowing exactly why. At the beginning of their married life, most young couples furnish their homes with mismatched items—gifts from relatives or leftover pieces with no aesthetic cohesion. These early arrangements feel more functional than intentional, reflecting a stage of life defined by practicality rather than taste. There is little room…
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Chapter 13 – Our Elite and Public Life raises pressing concerns about the absence of capable and cultured individuals from American public service. Despite possessing the education, resources, and influence to guide national policy, many among the country’s social elite shy away from governmental roles. One central reason is geography—unlike England or France, where power, commerce, and culture converge in one city, the United States splits its centers. Washington, D.C., holds political authority,…
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Chapter 14 – The Small Summer Hotel explores an enduring American preference for modest seasonal lodgings, even among those with the means to choose greater comfort. The author marvels at how well-to-do individuals willingly trade personal space and luxury for barebones accommodations in small New England towns. These temporary residences, with their squeaky beds, mismatched furniture, and shared washrooms, offer little beyond simplicity and a vague promise of escape. The rooms, often lacking in both…
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Chapter 15 – A False Start
Chapter 15 – A False Start offers a critical examination of the imbalance in cultural refinement between American men and women, particularly within elite and international circles. While American women are praised for their grace, tact, and adaptability in cultured environments, the same cannot be said of their male counterparts. The author attributes this disparity to a national focus on material achievement at the expense of broader intellectual development. This skewed value system, cemented during…-
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Chapter 16 – A Holy Land
Chapter 16 – A Holy Land traces a heartfelt journey through a landscape once sacred to the author's childhood, now reshaped by the hands of progress. This region, near Grant’s tomb, affectionately called the “Holy Land,” wasn’t just a patch of ground but a canvas for youthful wonder and familial memory. It brimmed with stories—some imagined, others historical—that gave texture to long summer days. From a wooden house said to have hosted Washington to the sweeping view of the Hudson and…-
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Chapter 17 – Royalty At Play
Chapter 17 – Royalty At Play invites readers into the curious world of European monarchs vacationing along the sunlit Riviera, a stretch of coastline that offers both indulgence and escape. Royals, once bound tightly to the rituals and responsibilities of court, arrive here seeking refuge from public expectation. Drawn by the sea and the promise of anonymity, kings and queens mingle with high society in places like Cannes, Mentone, and Monte Carlo—not to renounce their thrones, but to shed their titles…-
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