an authoritative text, backgrounds and sources, criticism
James, Henry
1978
A reprint of Henry James' "The America" that includes a textual history of the novel, background and source materials, and critical articles by James and others.
Guest editor Jamaica Kincaid, novelist and travel writer, selects the best works of American travel writing from 2004, presenting twenty-five pieces by such writers as Seth Stevenson, Madison Smartt Bell, Pam Houston, and Simon Winchester.