Dear America,
As to the content of this book, do not use it as a travel guide, or even as a loose reference leaflet, to any North American destination in my beautiful Canada or my good pal, the U.S.A. This book is more about my observations and the stuff we all saw and gossiped about on the way to the big hole, and not really a book about anywhere in particular, at least not in any useful detail.

By the by, I learned that the United States is a place and a people to love and be proud of - its friendly folks, its grand, grand scenery and its never waning strength. I feel very proud to be your northern neighbour, Mister United States. I am delighted that I have maternal ancestry in your Eastern ports that stretches back to 1645, so that I feel a strong heart-tug with your gorgeous shores and history of the brave.