Gentleman's Progress

The Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton, 1744

By The University of North Carolina Press | Publisher: Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

About the book

This diary of Hamilton’s journey through the northern colonies provides an interesting account of the life and times during the colonial period. It is a brilliant account of a typical cultured gentleman of the age and background of his times. As a physician, the diarist views life with a realistic eye.

Originally published in 1948.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of Gentleman's Progress

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807805411
Paperback
ISBN 9780807839782
EBook
ISBN 9780807839775
PDF
ISBN 9798890875273

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This diary of Hamilton’s journey through the northern colonies provides an interesting account of the life and times during the colonial period. It is a brilliant account of a typical cultured gentleman of the age and background of his times. As a physician, the diarist views life with a realistic eye.

Originally published in 1948.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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This diary of Hamilton’s journey through the northern colonies provides an interesting account of the life and times during the colonial period. It is a brilliant account of a typical cultured gentleman of the age and background of his times. As a physician, the diarist views life with a realistic eye.

Originally published in 1948.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gentleman's Progress?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

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How long is Gentleman's Progress and how many pages does it have?

Gentleman's Progress has 310 page(s)

Is Gentleman's Progress part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gentleman's Progress?

The University of North Carolina Press

Who is the Publisher of the book Gentleman's Progress?

Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

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Gentleman's Progress is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807805411) and paperback(ISBN 9780807839782) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839775) and pdf(ISBN 9798890875273)

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