Cooper, Brian P. 1958-

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"--

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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

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