Last Winter In The United States : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163907443 : 1163907448 : 10 Sep 2010 : Last Winter In The United States: Being Table Talk Collected During A Tour Through The Late Southern Confederation, The Far West, The Rocky Mountains, Etc. (1868) is a travelogue written by F. Barham Zincke. In this book, the author recounts his experiences during his travels through the United States, particularly in the late Southern Confederation, the Far West, and the Rocky Mountains. The book is a collection of table talk, which means that it is a record of conversations, anecdotes, and observations made during meals and other social gatherings. Zincke's accounts provide a unique perspective on the United States during a time of great change and upheaval, as the country was still recovering from the Civil War and expanding westward. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the United States during this period, as well as the author