Frederick Marryat was a 19th-century British naval officer and author who enjoyed immense popularity for his entertaining and informative travelogues. In 'A Diary in America', he offers readers a wry and insightful glimpse into the young country of the United States, including its politics, customs, and people. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the art of observation. 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 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. 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.