Marianne North's Travel Writing: Every Step a Fresh Picture

This book provides a first-person account of Charlotte North's life and experiences, including her interests, opinions, and travels. It is richly illustrated with facsimiles of letters and pen sketches, and reproductions of her oil paintings. It also considers her varied attitudes towards the people she met and the places she visited, and her English homes, particularly her London flat, which she felt was 'more like home than any other.'

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens

A captivating firsthand account unfolds, blending excerpts from her personal correspondence and passages from her published autobiography, offering a vivid portrayal of her interests, opinions, and experiences. This narrative seamlessly weaves together the joys and challenges of extended overseas travel, immersing readers in the intricacies of her journey. Through richly illustrated facsimiles of letters and pen sketches she sent to friends, as well as reproductions of her renowned oil paintings, the book provides a visual feast that enhances the reader's understanding of her life.

In addition to offering insights into North's personal life, the book delves into her diverse attitudes towards the people she encountered and the places she visited. It explores the potential implications of her writings and paintings in understanding her perspectives on empire and colonialism. A final chapter focuses on her English homes, particularly her London flat, which she cherished as "more like home than any other."

This captivating account offers a profound glimpse into the life and artistic endeavors of a remarkable woman, providing a rich and immersive experience for readers.

Weight: 1090g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781842467954