Northern Michigan University English professor Lynn Domina will speak with author Tom Taylor about his new book, Modern Travel in World History, during her next "Let's Talk About Books at NMU” webinar. It will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 21. Registration is required to obtain a link.
In his book, Taylor explores the journeys of well-known travelers as well as ordinary people, each with different perspectives, through the lens of gender, social class and cultural background. He also considers how fictional travelers define the importance of travel in the modern world.
The book focuses on the evolving nature of travel—from land and sea routes in the 1500s to the domination of planes and cars in the modern world—and the important stories of travelers themselves. Taking a global perspective, the text places travel within the larger geopolitical, social, religious and cultural developments throughout history.
Taylor is an associate professor of history at Seattle University, where he teaches a wide variety of courses focusing on travel and travelers in the modern world.
Register for the event here.