Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman's Journey Round The World is a travelogue written by Ida Pfeiffer in 1852. The book details her journey from Vienna to Brazil, Chile, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, and Asia Minor. As a woman traveling alone during a time when it was uncommon for women to travel, Pfeiffer's journey was met with challenges and obstacles. She describes her experiences with vivid detail, including encounters with various cultures, customs, and religions. Pfeiffer also writes about the natural beauty she encountered and the difficulties she faced, such as illness and dangerous travel conditions. The book provides insight into the attitudes and perceptions of the time, as well as the personal growth and transformation that Pfeiffer experienced during her journey. Overall, A Woman's Journey Round The World is a fascinating account of a woman's solo travels during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.