02782cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000440011324501920015724600630034926400510041230000470046333600260051033700260053633800360056250000310059850800390062952012950066853400450196365300470200865300550205565300600211065300580217065300600222865300600228885600430234899900170239117520UtSlPG20260610133417.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady,d1689-176210aLetters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e :bWritten during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe1 aLetters of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montague 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-15  aE-text prepared by Desmond Grocott  a"Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e" by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is a collection of travel letters written in the early 18th century. This work captures the experiences and observations of Lady Mary during her journeys across Europe, Asia, and Africa, offering insights into her interactions with various cultures, especially the Turks. It presents a unique perspective on the society and customs of the time, particularly from the angle of a woman navigating through regions traditionally dominated by male travelers.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey as she writes letters to her friends and acquaintances about her travels, starting with her passage from Rotterdam. Lady Mary shares her reflections on various places she visits, describing the cleanliness and liveliness of Rotterdam, joyful details about her excursions, and her impressions of the Dutch towns. Her letters are characterized by a lively and engaging tone, showcasing her keen observations of local customs, the people she encounters, and her broader thoughts on society as a woman of her era. These initial letters set the stage for a vivid account of Lady Mary’s adventures and her insightful commentary on 18th-century life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages and travels -- Early works to 1800  aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence  aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689-1762 -- Correspondence  aDiplomats' spouses -- Great Britain -- Correspondence  aBritish -- Foreign countries -- History -- 18th century  aTurkey -- Description and travel -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17520  c58906d58906