A Visit to the Holy Land

Autori

• Ida Pfeiffer

Parametri

Pagine

280pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Mappe e viaggi
• Narrativa tedesca
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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An independent thinker and pioneering female explorer, Ida Laura Pfeiffer embarked on an audacious journey in 1842, traveling solo from the Danube River to Istanbul, then on to Palestine and Egypt, before returning through Italy. Her travels defied societal norms of her time, showcasing her adventurous spirit and resilience. Notably, she made a bold statement against foreign occupation during a grand review at Schönbrunn Palace, turning her back on Napoleon. Her popular writings have been translated into seven languages, highlighting her significant contributions to travel literature.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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