"A Narrative of the VISIT TO THE AMERICAN CHURCHES by the Deputation from the Congregational Union of England and Wales" by Andrew Reed and James Matheson. 1835 1st edition; Harper & Brothers; New York. Complete set in two volumes. The book chronicles the extensive travels through the American Northeast observing camp meetings, Shakers and Hicksites, female academies, colleges, and centers of all denominations. Comments are made on slavery and anti-slavery societies, impressions of stagecoach travel, inns, manners and "The Kentucky Squeeze." An unusual and scarce account of early American travel.
Here are more examples from the contents: Passage to New York; Whig Celebration; Journey to Washington; President's House &c.; Slave Pen; Mount Vernon; Family of Washington; Journey to Philadelphia; Penn's Monument; Quakers; Departure for Boston; Old South Meeting; Plymouth Rock; Burial Ground; Shaker Settlements; Niagara; Account of Revival; Log Huts; Prairies; Storm in the Forest; Mormonites; Fourth of July; Declaration of Independence; Temperance Meeting; Sabbath at Lexington; African Church; Slave Auction; Cotton Factory; Lake Winnipiseogee; Orphan Asylum; Bible Meeting...and much, much more.