Writing North America in the seventeenth century : English representations in print and manuscript / / Catherine Armstrong

• Autore: Armstrong Catherine
• Pubblicazione: London : , : Routledge, , 2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (237 pages) : illustrations, maps
• Disciplina: 828/.409327
• Soggetto topico: 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
• Soggetto geografico: America Discovery and exploration British Early works to 1800
• Note generali: First published 2007 by Ashgate Publishing.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Writing North America in the seventeenth century
• ISBN: 1-351-87079-3; 1-315-23335-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910154582603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II