Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860 Culture, History, Politics [Hardcover]

Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860 examines a range of mainly British travel and travel-writing material from the period 1760 to 1860. Beginning with an analysis of the Home Tour and Ireland's function within it, the book then considers the role of the Post-Union traveller, followed by an analysis of the impressions formed by Famine writers; the book then concludes with an assessment of those who journeyed to Ireland in the immediate aftermath of Famine. Following a chronological structure, Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860 offers readings of hitherto under-researched material from a significant period in Irish history.Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction From Grand Tour to Home Tour, 1760-1800 The Post-Union Traveller, 1800-1820 Trekking to Downfall, 1820-1850 Travelling to Write, 1850-1860 Select Bibliography IndexGLENN HOOPER is a Lecturer in the Department of English, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland.