Ida Pfeiffer

A Woman's Journey Round the World

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Produktbeschreibung

Embark on an extraordinary 19th-century adventure with Ida Pfeiffer's "A Woman's Journey Round the World." This captivating travelogue recounts Pfeiffer's remarkable solo voyage from Vienna to far-flung corners of the globe, including Brazil, Chili, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, and Asia Minor. Experience the world through the eyes of a pioneering woman traveler as she navigates diverse cultures and landscapes. Pfeiffer's insightful observations offer a unique window into societies and customs of the time, providing invaluable historical and cultural perspectives. More than just a travel narrative, this book is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the enduring allure of world travel. Journey alongside Pfeiffer as she fearlessly explores uncharted territories, offering a compelling portrait of a bygone era. A timeless classic for anyone interested in travel, women's history, and cultural exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 386
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 540g
• ISBN-13: 9781023053020
• ISBN-10: 1023053020
• Artikelnr.: 74111940

Autorenporträt

Ida Pfeiffer (1797-1858) was an Austrian traveler and travel book author, who became renowned for her solo journeys at a time when such endeavors were unusual, particularly for women. Her most celebrated work, 'A Woman's Journey Round the World' (1850), is an enlightening account of her arduous globe-trotting adventures, during which she overcame considerable challenges with fortitude and an insatiable thirst for discovery. Pfeiffer's narrative style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a straightforward recounting of the cultures, landscapes, flora, and fauna she encountered. What set her apart was her willingness to integrate herself into the daily lives of local people, transcending mere observation to gain a deeper understanding of the societies she visited. Although her works were initially met with skepticism, Pfeiffer's writings eventually earned her recognition among geographers and the scientific community of her time for the rich ethnological and geographical information they contained. Her remarkable solo travels laid the groundwork for future generations of female explorers and expanded the horizons of travel literature. Her journeys took her across continents, leading to several other notable publications, including 'Reise nach dem skandinavischen Norden und der Insel Island im Jahre 1845' (Journey to the Scandinavian North and the Island of Iceland in the Year 1845) and 'Meine Zweite Weltreise' (My Second Journey Around the World). Pfeiffer's legacy endures as an inspiring testament to the power of curiosity and the human spirit's capacity for resilience and endurance.