In 1861-1862, renowned Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope embarked on a journey through the Canadas and the United States to observe their customs, societies, institutions, and politics firsthand. This volume, the second in a series, presents Trollope's insights and opinions on the Constitution of the United States, the government and its financial position, the law courts and lawyers, American hotels, literature, the post office, and the Civil War. While readers may not always agree with Trollope's views, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-19th-century North America through the eyes of a keen observer.