Travel Writing, 2nd Edition | Carl Thompson | Second Edition | The New Critical Idiom | Routledge | Paperback
Sold by Ergodemedia, an authorized reseller of Authentic New & Used Books with Free US Shipping.
30-day returns by mail · Refunded to original payment method | support@ergodemedia.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch via USPS / UPS
- Securely packed to ensure your book arrives in the described condition
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Taxes calculated at checkout. International shipping not available.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery. Returns are processed by mail. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–7 business days of receiving the returned item.
Damaged, Defective or Misrepresented Item
Free return shipping by mail · Full refund to original payment method
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping by mail · Full refund or replacement at your choice
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · Book must be in the same condition as received · Refund to original payment method
Safety & Compliance
California Proposition 65 Warning
Some products sold on this website may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.govBook Condition & Care Notice
Used books are graded and described accurately — condition details are listed on each product page. Books may contain previous owner's handwriting, highlights, or stamps unless stated as new. Store books away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve their condition.
New books are sealed or unread. Used books are inspected before dispatch.
Product Authenticity & Notice
All books sold by Ergodemedia are 100% authentic, sourced directly from publishers and trusted distributors. Book condition is accurately graded and described. Some books may contain previous owner's markings or inscriptions.
Ergodemedia — Authentic New & Used Books. Free US Shipping. Delivered to Your Door.
Description
The New Edition Of Travel Writing Is An Accessible And Interdisciplinary Guide To This Prolific And Popular Literary Genre. Carl Thompson Offers A Clear And Concise Overview Of The Long History Of Travel Writing From The Ancient World To The Present Day. Considering A Wide Range Of Primary Sources From Sir Walter Raleigh To Jenny Diski, The Extensively Updated Second Edition: Introduces The Genre And Outlines Key Debates Within The Field, Such As Gender, Sexuality, Postcolonial Studies, And Visual Culture; Explores The GenreS Autobiographical Dimensions And Different Approaches For Depicting The Self; Surveys A Range Of Canonical And More Marginal Works, Featuring New Discussion Of Refugee And Migrant Narratives And Lgbtq Travel Writing; Includes A New Chapter Walking Readers Through The Developments In The Genre Since The First Edition, Such As Online Forms, Environmentalism And Ecocriticism, And Travel Writing As An Increasingly Transnational, Multicultural Genre. With A Comprehensive Glossary And Further Reading, Travel Writing, Second Edition Is An Ideal Primer To The Genre For Students Bridging The Gap Between Distant Times And Distant Places As Well As Offering Literary Studies Scholars An Essential Overview Of Current Debates In The Field.
Shop The Full Collection