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"""Glances at Europe"" is a travel literature book written by Horace Greeley. It is a kind of travelogue composed by Horace Greeley who was an American journalist and editor. Through his book, he explains his journey in the mid-19th century through Europe. With the help book ""glances at Europe"", he provides the glances of social values and cultural landscapes of the continent. Greeley offers a significant overview of his journey through European society and highlights the major differences and similarities between Europe and other countries. He also compared Europe with the USA through various fixtures. In his book, he has discussed aspects of human relations and a gist of European life with the government system with economic factors implemented for education and distinguishing religion. The book is not just a narrative for the readers but also a personal experience of his adventurous journey through European countries. He showcases the contrast between the old world and the new world with key highlights of European civilization. Overall the book is quite fascinating and evokes the interest of the reader to a greater extent. Showcasing a glimpse of the cultural and societal landscapes of Europe during Greeley's times is what makes it different from any other book."

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February 3, 1811, saw the birth of renowned American journalist, newspaper editor, and politician Horace Greeley in Amherst, New Hampshire. He started the New York Tribune in 1841, and via it, he had a great influence on public opinion in the middle of the 19th century. Greeley utilized his position to promote workers' rights, women's suffrage, and abolitionism as well as other social reforms. Greeley's dedication to progressive causes and his candor on political matters defined his journalistic career. During the American Civil War, he was a fervent opponent of slavery and a Republican Party supporter. The impact of Horace Greeley went beyond his work as a politician and journalist. He was a prolific writer, penning several books, essays, and articles on a variety of subjects, such as travel, politics, and economics. Greeley's status as one of the most significant individuals of the 19th century is cemented by his history as a social reform advocate and a trailblazer in American journalism.

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