Enlightenment Travel and British Identities

Weaving together science, history, antiquarianism and art, this stimulating collection of essays amply demonstrates Thomas Pennants centrality to a broad range of British Enlightenment debates and discourses, especially those relating to Britains so-called Celtic Fringe. At the same time, it underscores the epistemological importance of travel and travel writing in the late eighteenth century. Carl Thompson, Senior Lecturer in English, St Marys University, UK