""How I Discovered America: Confessions Of The Marquis Boni De Castellane"" is a memoir written by Boni De Castellane, a French aristocrat who was born in 1867. The book is an account of his travels to America in the early 20th century and his experiences there. De Castellane was a well-known figure in French society, known for his lavish lifestyle, his love of luxury, and his extravagant spending. In the book, he describes his journey to America, which he took in order to escape a scandal that had erupted in France. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of De Castellane's travels. He writes about his first impressions of America, his encounters with famous people such as Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan, and his experiences in New York City, Chicago, and other cities.Throughout the book, De Castellane provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in both America and France during the early 20th century. He describes the opulent parties he attended, the luxurious hotels he stayed in, and the glamorous people he met.""How I Discovered America: Confessions Of The Marquis Boni De Castellane"" is a captivating memoir that offers a unique perspective on a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America or the world of high society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.