The story of Ida Pfeiffer and her travels in many lands by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The story of Ida Pfeiffer and her travels in many lands |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was prepared by Les Bowler |
| Summary | "The Story of Ida Pfeiffer and Her Travels in Many Lands" by Anonymous is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account explores the adventurous life and journeys of Ida Pfeiffer, a pioneering female traveler born in Vienna, who defied societal norms to embark on extensive travels across various continents. Through her remarkable expeditions, she not only sought out new cultures and experiences but also contributed to the understanding of geography and ethnology from a woman's perspective. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Ida Pfeiffer's early life, detailing her spirited personality and her familial influences that shaped her adventuristic desires. As she navigates the challenges of growing up as an unconventional girl in early 19th-century Europe, her longing for travel takes root. The text describes her initial journeys, including significant trips to the Holy Land and Iceland, where she developed her writing style and garnered attention for her explorations. Upon her husband’s death and her eventual inheritance, Pfeiffer's determination led her to undertake a remarkable voyage around the world, showcasing not only her bravery but also her deep curiosity for different peoples and cultures. The narrative sets the stage for her extensive travels and the challenges she faced as a woman explorer in her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Iceland -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Sweden -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Norway -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Madagascar -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18037 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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