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Autore |
Armstrong Catherine |
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Titolo |
Writing North America in the seventeenth century : English representations in print and manuscript / / Catherine Armstrong |
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London : , : Routledge, , 2016 |
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ISBN |
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1-351-87079-3 |
1-315-23335-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (237 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Disciplina |
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English prose literature - Early modern, 1500-1700 - History and criticism |
Geographical discoveries in literature |
Travelers' writings, English - History and criticism |
Voyages and travels |
Literature and history - England - History - 17th century |
Colonies in literature |
America Discovery and exploration British Early works to 1800 |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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First published 2007 by Ashgate Publishing. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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1. 'Printing and adventuring' : the convergence of literature and discovery -- 2. The geography and climate of North America -- 3. Representations of the American landscape -- 4. Colonists and the flora of America -- 5. The fauna of North America -- 6. Representations of English society in Virginia : intentions and realities -- 7. Representations of English society in New England : intentions and realities -- 8. Transmission and reception of American news in England. |
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