Isbn: 9781331017172 - the last travels of ida pfeiffer: inclusive of a visit to madagascar, with a biographical memoir of the author (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating account of a woman's extraordinary life as a pioneering traveler. Ida Pfeiffer's adventurous spirit led her to explore the world at a time when women were rarely seen venturing beyond their homes. The author details her experiences in the Holy Land, Iceland, Scandinavia, the South Pacific, China, India, Persia, and finally, Madagascar. Her travels were often fraught with danger, hardship, and cultural encounters that illuminate the diversity of humanity. Pfeiffer's stories of her experiences, including facing down armed bandits in Brazil, being threatened by cannibalistic tribes in Sumatra, and navigating the political turmoil of 19th-century Europe, reveal the incredible strength and resilience of this remarkable woman. The book, written in a captivating and straightforward style, serves as a valuable record of both the authorââ â¢s experiences and the social and political conditions of the time. Her journey through the world offers insights into the customs, cultures, and landscapes of far-flung lands, and her experiences challenge the limitations often placed on womenââ â¢s ambitions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…