My Impressions of America

"My Impressions of America" by Margot Asquith

Emma Margaret Asquith, Countess of Oxford and Asquith, known as Margot Asquith, was a British socialite, author. As a member of the British high society, her opinions of the Americas were much more appreciated than those of lower classes. Taking both a political and cultural stance, Asquith shares her thoughts on the new nation, including where she felt America lagged behind her beloved England.