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Title: Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)

Original Publication: London: Henry Colburn, 1846.

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Lady Hester Stanhope is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative chronicles the travels and experiences of Lady Hester Stanhope, an Englishwoman known for her adventurous spirit as she navigates various cultures and landscapes in the Middle East. The volume captures her interactions with locals, her reflections on the customs of the regions, and her determination to visit historical sites such as Palmyra. At the start of this volume, Lady Hester is depicted in Damascus, engaging with both the local populace and the various trials she faces as a Western woman in a foreign land. The initial chapters explore her observations on the culture and social dynamics of Damascus during Ramazán, her discussions with influential figures, and her medical practice as she attends to the sick. Her ambitions to journey to Palmyra are met with obstacles, including societal norms and concerns for her safety, but she persistently seeks to forge connections and secure a safe passage for her expedition. This opening sets the stage for her remarkable journey across a complex and historically rich region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839

Editor: Meryon, Charles Lewis, 1783-1877

EBook No.: 72315

Published: Dec 4, 2023

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel

Subject: British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography

Subject: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839 -- Travel -- Middle East

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72315:2 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Meryon, Charles Lewis Stanhope, Hester, Lady en 1
2024-11-10T15:40:53Z Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)

This edition has images.

Title: Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)

Original Publication: London: Henry Colburn, 1846.

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Lady Hester Stanhope is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative chronicles the travels and experiences of Lady Hester Stanhope, an Englishwoman known for her adventurous spirit as she navigates various cultures and landscapes in the Middle East. The volume captures her interactions with locals, her reflections on the customs of the regions, and her determination to visit historical sites such as Palmyra. At the start of this volume, Lady Hester is depicted in Damascus, engaging with both the local populace and the various trials she faces as a Western woman in a foreign land. The initial chapters explore her observations on the culture and social dynamics of Damascus during Ramazán, her discussions with influential figures, and her medical practice as she attends to the sick. Her ambitions to journey to Palmyra are met with obstacles, including societal norms and concerns for her safety, but she persistently seeks to forge connections and secure a safe passage for her expedition. This opening sets the stage for her remarkable journey across a complex and historically rich region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839

Editor: Meryon, Charles Lewis, 1783-1877

EBook No.: 72315

Published: Dec 4, 2023

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel

Subject: British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century

Subject: Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography

Subject: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839 -- Travel -- Middle East

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72315:3 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Meryon, Charles Lewis Stanhope, Hester, Lady en 1