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A company of three: transatlantic conceptions of masculinity, tourism, and the American west in the early nineteenth century
Davis, Brenda Louise Fields
Davis, Brenda Louise Fields
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[Fort Worth, Tex.] : Texas Christian University,
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2013
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This dissertation examines the travel journals of Daniel and William Constable that they wrote during their trip to the United States from 1806 to 1808. A thorough examination of their journals revealed how some British theories shaped how Americans visualized and developed the west. A thorough examination of their journals in addition to more than forty other travel journals also revealed the status of western America. Each chapter looks at their adventure through a different scholarly lens beginning with a brief history of the British travel culture that inspired them to engage in picturesque and adventure tourism. Their journals also reveal the environmental changes that had occurred in the United States that stemmed from the population growth occurring in the west. Additionally, a masculine desire inspired their travels. As they journeyed through the west, they encountered new masculine ideals that challenged their individual versions. The Constables' travels through western America from 1806 to 1808 reveal an exciting and changing society that developed rapidly in subsequent years with many individuals using British ideas in an American way to shape the country.
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Constable, Daniel, 1775-1835 Diaries.
Constable, William, 1783-1861 Diaries.
Masculinity History 19th century.
Travelers' writings History and criticism.
Travelers Great Britain 19th century.
United States Description and travel.
United States Social life and customs 19th century.
Constable, William, 1783-1861 Diaries.
Masculinity History 19th century.
Travelers' writings History and criticism.
Travelers Great Britain 19th century.
United States Description and travel.
United States Social life and customs 19th century.
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History