"American Notes" is a literary masterpiece written by the great Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsyubynskyi. In this book, the author describes his impressions of a trip to the USA at the beginning of the 20th century. He marvels at American technological achievements, the structure of culture and society, revealing his own worldview and deep philosophy. Every paragraph of this book is filled with great enthusiasm and knowledge, which makes it one of the most important Ukrainian books. "American Notes" is not only a description of a trip, but also an insightful analysis of American society and a comparison of different cultures.