Travel Narratives & Nation Building

Travel is more than movement; it is an act of observation, comparison, and often, definition. This collection brings together five essential travelogues that were instrumental in constructing national identities. From Sarmiento's comparative study of civilization to Eduarda Mansilla's refined observations, and Concolorcorvo's colonial satire, these texts reveal how the "other" is viewed and how the "self" is constructed through the journey.

Ideal for courses on 19th Century Latin American Literature, Travel Writing, and Cultural History.