A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy by Ida Pfeiffer
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"A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy" by Ida Pfeiffer is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. As a pioneering female traveler of her time, Pfeiffer embarks on an ambitious journey to explore regions rich in historical and cultural significance, specifically the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy, which were traditionally challenging destinations often reserved for men. The book offers insights into her adventures and experiences as she traverses
varied landscapes, engages with different cultures, and reflects on the historical contexts of the sites she visits. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Pfeiffer’s grand adventure, detailing her preparations for the long-cherished journey she begins in 1842 after arranging her domestic affairs. With a strong sense of duty and a desire to confront challenges head-on, she departs from Vienna and recounts her experiences aboard a steamer traveling down the Danube. Various aspects of her journey are highlighted, including the scenery, fellow passengers, and her initial reactions to the places she encounters along the way. The vivid descriptions convey both the beauty and the hardships of travel during this era, and they hint at the extraordinary tales and experiences that await her as she continues her explorations into the Holy Land and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894 |
| Title | A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy |
| Credits | This ebook was prepared by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Egypt -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12561 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12561-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 908 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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