| Author |
Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839 |
| Editor |
Meryon, Charles Lewis, 1783-1877 |
| Title |
Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 3 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
London: Henry Colburn, 1846.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Lady Hester Stanhope is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the adventures of Lady Hester Stanhope, an early female traveler and a significant figure in her time, as she embarks on varied journeys through the Middle East, particularly focusing on her travels to Bâlbec and beyond. Through her experiences, the book provides insights into geographical, cultural, and social aspects of the regions she visited. The opening of this volume describes Lady Hester’s preparations for a journey to Bâlbec amidst concerns about the plague that had recently afflicted the region. Setting out with a large entourage and extensive supplies, she faces various challenges, including losing her way and spending a night alone in the wilderness. The harsh journey is marked by encounters with the Drûze people and the hospitality they offer, as well as her reflections on the state of the villages she passes through, signaling the hardships faced by locals. This portion sets the tone for both the adventure and the vivid depiction of life in 19th-century Syria, encapsulating the resilience required for such explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Middle East -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography
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| Subject |
Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839 -- Travel -- Middle East
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72329 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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