Travel, travel writing, and British political economy : "instructions for travellers," circa 1750-1850 /
Brian P. Cooper.
- New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
- 1 online resource.
- Routledge research in travel writing .
"The book draws on the history of economics, literary theory, and the history of science to explore how European travelers like Alexander von Humboldt and their readers, circa 1750-1850, adapted the work of British political economists, such as Adam Smith, to help organize their observations"--
Travelers' writings, European--History and criticism. European prose literature--History and criticism.--18th century European prose literature--History and criticism.--19th century Economics and literature--England. Economics in literature. Economists--History.--Great Britain LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh LITERARY CRITICISM / General LITERARY CRITICISM / Reference