Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman's Journey Round The World: From Vienna To Brazil, Chili, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, And Asia Minor is a travelogue written by Ida Pfeiffer in 1852. The book chronicles Pfeiffer's journey around the world, starting from Vienna and traveling through various countries such as Brazil, Chile, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, and Asia Minor. Pfeiffer's travelogue is unique in that she was a woman traveling alone during a time when it was uncommon for women to travel without a male companion. Her experiences and observations of the different cultures, people, and landscapes she encountered during her journey provide a fascinating insight into the world during the mid-19th century. Throughout the book, Pfeiffer recounts her adventures, including encounters with pirates, wild animals, and dangerous terrain. She also describes the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people she meets, providing a glimpse into their daily lives. A Woman's Journey Round The World is a captivating travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the world during the mid-19th century. Pfeiffer's courageous journey and vivid descriptions of the places she visited make this book an engaging read for anyone interested in travel, history, and women's studies.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.
