Perceptions of race and nation in English and American travel writers, 1833-1914
By: Erik S. Schmeller.
Series: Travel writing across the disciplines ;; vol. 5
Publisher: P. Lang
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
Subjects: Travelers' writings, English -- History and criticism.; Travelers' writings, American -- History and criticism.; Americans -- Foreign countries -- History.; British -- Foreign countries -- History.; Nationalism in literature.; Race in literature.; English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life -- 19th century.
Description: "This book focuses on how nineteenth-century English and American travelers discussed issues of race in relation to both their home country and the country they were visiting. It also illustrates how regardless of nationality, between 1833 and 1914, travelers' perceptions of race fluctuated to reflect changing national identities. Encompassing the perspectives of both male and female travelers from different backgrounds, Perceptions of Race and Nation in English and American Travel Writers, 1833-1914, explores the role of race in national identity, a topic that remains relevant for scholarly interest and debate."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [107]-114) and index.