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Zusatztext 'The book addresses the longstanding question of whether American settlers developed a unique colonial identity prior to 1745.' Sixteenth Century Journal 'The value of this work lies in Armstrong's deep knowledge of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century material and her ability to synthesise widely divergent sources in a manner that is accessible and effective in underlining the varied agendas that shaped the gaze of period authors in their quest to portray 'true' and 'accurate' accounts of the country. Armstrong is at her best in weaving a rich tapestry of ambiguous and often contrasting perceptions of place.' Landscape History Informationen zum Autor Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Klappentext Through an analysis of textual representations of the American landscape, this book looks at how North America appeared in books printed on both sides of the Atlantic between the years 1660 and 1745. A variety of literary genres are examined to discover how authors described the landscape, climate, flora and fauna of America, particularly of the new southern colonies of Carolina and Georgia. Zusammenfassung Through an analysis of textual representations of the American landscape, this book looks at how North America appeared in books printed on both sides of the Atlantic between the years 1660 and 1745. A variety of literary genres are examined to discover how authors described the landscape, climate, flora and fauna of America, particularly of the new southern colonies of Carolina and Georgia. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Chapter 1 Cataloguing and Communicating; Chapter 2 Belief and Identity; Chapter 3 Trade and Authority; Chapter 4 Borderlands and Others; Chapter 5 Place and Potential; Chapter 6 Surveying and Possessing; Chapter 101 Conclusion;
