Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Celebrated Women Travellers of the 19th Century

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and journeys of notable female explorers from the 19th century, highlighting their adventures and contributions to travel literature. The author aims to showcase the diverse experiences of women who defied societal norms and ventured into uncharted territories, providing insight into the motivations and challenges they faced. The opening of the book introduces Countess Dora d'Istria, a prominent figure known for her intellectual pursuits and adventurous spirit. Born into the Ghika family, she was well-educated and took early interest in literature and translations. As she traveled through Germany, Russia, and Italy, she developed a keen understanding of political dynamics and social issues. The narrative vividly describes her experiences scaling the Mönch, a summit in the Jungfrau region, emphasizing her determination and resilience in the face of adversity. This opening sets the stage for further explorations of the adventurous lives of other women travelers, showcasing their significant contributions to understanding different cultures and landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Countess Dora d'Istria

The Princess of Belgiojoso

Madame Hommaire de Hell

Madame Léonie d'Aunet

Miss Frederika Bremer

Mademoiselle ALexina Tinné

Madame Ida Pfeiffer

Madame de Bourboulon

Lady Hester Stanhope

Lady Brassey

Lady Morgan

Mrs. Trollope

Miss Harriet Martineau

Miss Isabella Bird

Lady Florence Dixie

Miss Gordon Cumming

FLorence and Rosamond Hill

Lady Barker

"Magyarland."

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-03-03