Retrospect of Western Travel (Paperback)

Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) was a British writer and scholar who can be described as one of the first British sociologists. She was one of the first social theorists to examine all aspects of a society, including social class, religion, national character and the status of women in a society. After the death of her fiance Martineau published articles on economics and taxation before embarking on a two year tour of the United States in 1834. She immersed herself in American society, visiting both Houses of Congress along with prisons, hospitals and literary and scientific institutions. These volumes contain a description of her travels through America. Written in the form of a travel book, Martineau's sharp powers of observation provide not only a vivid description of America but also insights into the construction of nineteenth century American society. Volume 2 contains her travels in the South of America.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Retrospect of Western Travel 3 Volume Set, Volume 2
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Harriet Martineau
Dimensions:	216 x 17 x 140mm (L x W x H)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-01929-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	1-108-01929-3
Barcode:	9781108019293

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