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100 1 _aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady,
_d1689-1762
245 1 0 _aLetters 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 Europe
246 1 _aLetters of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montague
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Desmond Grocott
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Early works to 1800
653 _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence
653 _aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689-1762 -- Correspondence
653 _aDiplomats' spouses -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
653 _aBritish -- Foreign countries -- History -- 18th century
653 _aTurkey -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17520
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