The Author: Maike Kolbeck, born 1976 in Düsseldorf, studied American literature, German literature and Media Studies at the University of Hamburg and at American University in Washington, D.C. She works in public relations at a German publishing house.

• Contents: Travel narratives: definition and literary status – Short history of travel and its narrative – Narration and description in travel narratives – Cultural and historical background – Narratives of first contacts – Narratives of exploration and first settlements.

The Author: Maike Kolbeck, born 1976 in Düsseldorf, studied American literature, German literature and Media Studies at the University of Hamburg and at American University in Washington, D.C. She works in public relations at a German publishing house.

• Contents: Travel narratives: definition and literary status – Short history of travel and its narrative – Narration and description in travel narratives – Cultural and historical background – Narratives of first contacts – Narratives of exploration and first settlements.

The Author: Maike Kolbeck, born 1976 in Düsseldorf, studied American literature, German literature and Media Studies at the University of Hamburg and at American University in Washington, D.C. She works in public relations at a German publishing house.

• Contents: Travel narratives: definition and literary status – Short history of travel and its narrative – Narration and description in travel narratives – Cultural and historical background – Narratives of first contacts – Narratives of exploration and first settlements.