000 02463cam a22003493u 4500
001 69806
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134620.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20231925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a25018551
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDA
_aDS
100 1 _aHenry-Bordeaux, Paule,
_d1903-1999
245 1 4 _aThe Circe of the deserts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aA translation, slightly abridged, of v. 1 of the author's Lady Stanhope en Orient.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-15
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"The Circe of the Deserts" by Paule Henry-Bordeaux is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into the life of Lady Hester Stanhope, a remarkable woman of the early 19th century known for her adventurous spirit and intricate personality. The narrative unfolds as Lady Hester bids farewell to England, embarking on a transformative journey that leads her across various landscapes, including the Mediterranean and the Middle East. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Lady Hester Stanhope as she departs from England aboard the frigate "Jason", illustrating her striking physical presence and formidable character. Despite her towering stature, it's the depth of her experiences and reflections—the complexities of her past and her ambitious nature—that take center stage. Memories of her influential uncle, William Pitt, and her discontent with conventional society propel her toward a life filled with exploration and a yearning for significance in a world dominated by men. As she sets sail towards the East, her journey is not just geographical but also deeply personal, revealing her struggles with ambition, identity, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Hurst & Blackett, ltd., 1925
653 _aMiddle East -- Description and travel
653 _aStanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/circeofdeserts0000henr/mode/1up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69806
999 _c110568
_d110568