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Title: Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century

Alternate Title: Celebrated Women Travellers of the 19th Century

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

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.)

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.)

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

EBook No.: 31479

Published: Mar 3, 2010

Downloads: 162

Language: English

Subject: Women travelers -- Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century

Alternate Title: Celebrated Women Travellers of the 19th Century

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

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.)

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.)

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

EBook No.: 31479

Published: Mar 3, 2010

Downloads: 162

Language: English

Subject: Women travelers -- Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.