This book, written by America's greatest essayist Ralph Emerson, is a review of the cultural traits, etiquette, and cultural achievements of the English people. The book contains First Visit to England, Voyage to England, Land, Race, Ability, Manners, Truth, Character, Cockayne, Wealth, Aristocracy, Universities, Religion, Literature, The Times, Stonehenge, Personal, Result, Speech at Manchester, and a final essay in reflection on the national character of English people.