Odious Comparisons Or the Cosmopolite in England

<p>Odious Comparisons Or the Cosmopolite in England by John Richard Digby Beste offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century English society through the eyes of a perceptive observer. Published in 1839 this work presents a series of insightful and often critical comparisons between England and other cultures reflecting on social customs manners and the overall character of the nation. Beste's writing provides valuable insights into the prevailing attitudes and societal norms of the time. <br/><br/>The book is a blend of social commentary and travel writing making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural landscape of England during the early Victorian era. Beste's observations remain relevant for those interested in historical sociology cultural studies and the evolution of English identity. This edition makes this important work accessible to a new generation of readers preserving its historical and literary value.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>