'A chronicle of mutual discoveries in which individuals and culturesare changed by the repercussions of connection.' Ekow Eshun From the seventeenth century, largely as a result of British colonial expansion, non-European visitors to England caused widespread frissons of excitement, interest and curiosity in social circles across the capital. This book examines the complexities and ambiguities of encounters between these visitors and their British contemporaries over 150 years. These visitors from former British colonies, ...
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'A chronicle of mutual discoveries in which individuals and culturesare changed by the repercussions of connection.' Ekow Eshun From the seventeenth century, largely as a result of British colonial expansion, non-European visitors to England caused widespread frissons of excitement, interest and curiosity in social circles across the capital. This book examines the complexities and ambiguities of encounters between these visitors and their British contemporaries over 150 years. These visitors from former British colonies, including North America, the South Pacific, India and Africa; their reasons for coming and their reception in Britain were as diverse as their backgrounds. Their stories, their impressions and the impact they had on British society are examined here for the first time. The book brings to life the fascinating accounts of a small but diverse group of fourteen individuals, including the 'Four Indian Kings' from Canada and Mai from the South Pacific, Raja Rammonhun Roy from India and Sara Baartman 'The Hottentot Venus' from Africa. In addition to its art-historical import, this timely account is of real contemporary cultural resonance. Published to accompany an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London from 8 March to 15 June 2007.
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Add this copy of Between Worlds: Voyagers to Britain 1700-1850 By Jos to cart. $6.55, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by National Portrait Gallery.
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New. 1855143798. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--120 pp. With 82 ills. (76 col. ). 23 x 19 cm. --with a bonus offer--
Add this copy of Between Worlds: Voyagers to Britain, 1700-1850 to cart. $38.47, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by National Portrait Gallery.
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VG (Few marks from previous art-library owner. ) Red & color illus. wraps, French flaps, 120 pp., many color illus. Issued in conjunction with a 2007 exhibition. "From the seventeenth century, largely as a result of colonial expansion, non-Euiropean visitors to Britain excited widespread interest and curiosity. [This book] tells the stories of these men and women, the powerful circumstances surrounding their journeys, their encounters with the British and the portraits that represent them....In addition to its art-historical importance, this timely account will fascinate literary, geogrphy and history enthusiasts alike." (back cover).
Add this copy of Between Worlds: Voyagers to Britain 1700-1850 By Jos to cart. $65.05, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by National Portrait Gallery.
