Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America

The book "Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America" explores how British travelers to America in the 19th century portrayed racial "Others" in their travel writing, considering their political agendas, prejudices, and attitudes toward the country. It highlights the similarities and differences between blacks and Native Americans in their depiction and emphasizes the role of race in Anglo-American relations during the period.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America delves into the portrayal of racial "Others" in travel writing produced by British travelers visiting America between 1815 and 1861. These travelers' discussions of slavery and the situation of Native Americans were integral to their interest in the country's democratic system, but they also reflected various other issues. 19th-century conceptions of race, the writers' political agendas, and their overall attitudes toward America influenced how they assessed the treatment of subaltern groups by the young republic. While all British travelers were critical of American slavery and expressed sympathy for Native Americans, their perceptions of non-whites were shaped by prejudices prevalent during that era. The book brings together descriptions of blacks and Native Americans, highlighting their similarities rooted in 19th-century views on race as well as their distinct differences. Additionally, it explores the depiction of race in travel writing as part of the Anglo-American relations of the period.

Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America

Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America explores the portrayal of racial "Others" in travel writing produced by British travelers visiting America between 1815 and 1861. These travelers' discussions of slavery and the situation of Native Americans were integral to their interest in the country's democratic system, but they also reflected various other issues. 19th-century conceptions of race, the writers' political agendas, and their overall attitudes toward America influenced how they assessed the treatment of subaltern groups by the young republic. While all British travelers were critical of American slavery and expressed sympathy for Native Americans, their perceptions of non-whites were shaped by prejudices prevalent during that era. The book brings together descriptions of blacks and Native Americans, highlighting their similarities rooted in 19th-century views on race as well as their distinct differences. Additionally, it explores the depiction of race in travel writing as part of the Anglo-American relations of the period.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032129334