Parlby, Fanny Parkes 1794-1875 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2024-07-15 ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Originally published: London: Pelham Richardson, 1850 India -- Description and travel India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Diaries Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Travel -- India Colonial administrators' spouses -- India -- Diaries DS London: Pelham Richardson, 1850 05010078 https://archive.org/details/wanderingsofpilg01parluoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74042 https://archive.org/details/wanderingsofpilg01parluoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74042 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134719.0 74042