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"Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque, Volume 1" by فاني پارکس is a travel memoir written in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles the author's extensive travels through India and the East over a span of twenty-four years, capturing the picturesque landscapes, cultures, and unique experiences encountered along the way. The author, a European woman, provides insight into her adventures, emphasizing both the beauty and challenges of her journey.
The opening of the memoir details the author’s departure from England in April 1822 aboard the ship “Marchioness of Ely,” as she and her husband prepare for their voyage to Bengal. The author reflects on her emotional departure, marveling at the beauty of Switzerland and recalling memories of her childhood home. The narrative transitions into her experiences at sea, describing the camaraderie among fellow passengers, including soldiers of the 16th Lancers, and a variety of amusing maritime events, including the rituals of crossing the equator. The initial chapters set a vibrant scene of travel, exploration, and personal reflection, laying the groundwork for the rich adventures that are to unfold in the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05010078 |
| Title | Wanderings of a pilgrim in search of the picturesque, Volume 1 (of 2) : During four-and-twenty years in the east; with revelations of life in the zenāna |
| Original Publication | London: Pelham Richardson, 1850. |
| Credits | ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- Description and travel |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Travel -- India |
| Subject | Colonial administrators' spouses -- India -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74042 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74042-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Last Update | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 900 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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