The colonizer abroad : American writers on foreign soil, 1846-1912

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This book applies postcolonial theory to the travel writing of some of America's best-known authors, revealing the ways in which America's travel fiction and nonfiction have both reflected and shaped society.

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Main Author:	McBride, Christopher Mark, 1968-
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Routledge, 2004.
Series:	Literary criticism and cultural theory.
Subjects:	Travelers' writings, American > History and criticism. American literature > 19th century > History and criticism. American literature > 20th century > History and criticism. Americans > Foreign countries > History > 20th century. Americans > Foreign countries > History > 19th century. Imperialism in literature. Travelers in literature. Colonies in literature. Travel in literature. United States > Foreign relations > 19th century. United States > Foreign relations > 20th century.
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Summary:	This book applies postcolonial theory to the travel writing of some of America's best-known authors, revealing the ways in which America's travel fiction and nonfiction have both reflected and shaped society.
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-165) and index.
ISBN:	9781135877392 1135877394 0203494407 9780203494400 9780415970624 0415970628 9781135877408 1135877408 1280226412 9781280226410 9786610226412 6610226415 9781135877354 1135877351
Access:	Open Access