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100 1 _aPfeiffer, Ida,
_d1797-1858
245 1 2 _aA Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aThis ebook was prepared by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset
520 _a"A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy" by Ida Pfeiffer is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. As a pioneering female traveler of her time, Pfeiffer embarks on an ambitious journey to explore regions rich in historical and cultural significance, specifically the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy, which were traditionally challenging destinations often reserved for men. The book offers insights into her adventures and experiences as she traverses varied landscapes, engages with different cultures, and reflects on the historical contexts of the sites she visits. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Pfeiffer’s grand adventure, detailing her preparations for the long-cherished journey she begins in 1842 after arranging her domestic affairs. With a strong sense of duty and a desire to confront challenges head-on, she departs from Vienna and recounts her experiences aboard a steamer traveling down the Danube. Various aspects of her journey are highlighted, including the scenery, fellow passengers, and her initial reactions to the places she encounters along the way. The vivid descriptions convey both the beauty and the hardships of travel during this era, and they hint at the extraordinary tales and experiences that await her as she continues her explorations into the Holy Land and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle East -- Description and travel
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aEgypt -- Description and travel
700 1 _aDulcken, H. W.
_q(Henry William),
_d1832-1894
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12561
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