02431cam a22003133u 4500 75639 UtSlPG 20260610134742.0 m cr n 260607r20251856utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 G Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 Meine zweite Weltreise Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-17 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by eBooks on Demand at the University of Vienna.) "Meine zweite Weltreise: Zweiter Theil: Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Die Molukken" by Ida Pfeiffer is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This narrative details the author's explorations through the islands of Sumatra, Java, Celebes, and the Moluccas, providing insights into the cultures, landscapes, and experiences she encounters. Pfeiffer's adventurous spirit drives her to venture into the unknown, often putting herself in risky situations to learn more about the indigenous peoples and their customs. At the start of the journey, Pfeiffer eagerly prepares for her voyage to Sumatra, highlighting the challenges she anticipates, including the significant travel costs. Her arrival at Padang serves as the launch point for her exploration into the interior regions, where she plans to encounter the Battak people, notorious for their unique customs and cannibalistic history. Through her initial experiences, the reader is introduced to the lush landscapes and diverse cultures of Sumatra, as well as the various warnings she receives about the dangers that await her in the wild. As Pfeiffer sets off on horseback into the uncharted territories, she embodies the spirit of adventure, determined to document her findings despite the risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Wien: Carl Gerold, 1856 Voyages around the world https://phaidra.univie.ac.at/search#?page=1&pagesize=10&collection=o:1078834 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75639 116364 116364