The book "The Voter, or Reflections on Descending the Ohio River" was written by Frederick William Thomas. In this literary work, the author reflects the journey of an English emigrant through the landscapes and cities of America in the middle half of the 19th century. Depicting the experience of displacement and alienation, Thomas addresses the theme of self-identification and the search for spiritual roots. Each stop on the journey reveals new reflections on various aspects of life, from history and culture to politics and religion. The coherence of the language and exquisite descriptions of the surrounding world transport the reader to the times when the country was going through a period of great changes and hopes for a better future. "Voter or Reflections while going down the Ohio River" is not only the story of one man, but also a reflection of the soul of everyone who felt the importance of decisions and was looking for their place in the world.