An encouraging 1865 account of the state of the working classes in America, aimed at intending emigrants.

Preface; 1. The American people; 2. The labouring population-Irish and Germans; 3. The press-administration of justice-public opinion; 4. Religious and moral characteristics; 5. The women of America; 6. The cities of America-New York; 7. The steamboat and railway system of America-street traffic; 8. Education-the free-school system; 9. Business; 10. Mineral wealth of the country; 11. The late civil war; 12. Sanatory fairs and charities; 13. Political condition of the people; 14. Commissioners of emigration-Castle Garden, New York; 15. Advice to intending emigrants.