The book "The Traveler and the American of Today" (1892) by Charles Dudley Warner is a socio-psychological study of American society at the end of the 19th century. The author compares the traits and ideals of the ardent Puritans with the characters and values of the generation that came after them. It examines the influence of the past on the present, as well as issues of evolution and change in the American mentality. In addition, the book highlights the elements of national self-awareness and the development of ideas of civic culture in the United States of America. "The Traveler and the American of Today" is a work that allows a deeper understanding of the psychology and social dynamics of American society and its history.