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Author Wyhe, John Van

Title Wanderlust The Amazing Ida Pfeiffer, the First Female Tourist / John Van Wyhe
Published [S.l.] : NUS Press, 2019

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Contents Half title -- Full title -- Imprint page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Editorial Note -- Prelude -- Introduction -- A Fatal Attraction -- Chapter One -- Bringing Up Ida -- Chapter Two -- A Secret Journey (1842) -- Chapter Three -- In Search of Arcadia (1845) -- Chapter Four -- Around the World in 900 Days (1846-1848) -- Chapter Five -- The World is Not Enough (1851-1855) -- Image section -- Maps -- Chapter Six -- Quest to Madagascar (1856-1858) -- Conclusion -- The End of the Road -- Further reading -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Index -- Untitled
Summary Wanderlust is the true story of Ida Pfeiffer (1797-1858), one of the most remarkable female travellers who ever lived. It is the story of a stubborn tomboy, of lovers torn apart, and a miserable housewife who decides to follow her dreams despite the strong disapproval of society. At a time when it was considered utterly impossible, Pfeiffer set off, alone, to travel the world. She displayed incredible courage, endurance and perseverance. Along the way she survived storms at sea, parched deserts, plague, malaria, drowning, earthquakes, robbers, murderers, headhunters and cannibals. She became t
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Subject Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858.
Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 -- Travel
SUBJECT Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 fast
Subject Women travelers -- Austria -- Biography
Women explorers -- Austria -- Biography
Voyages around the world.
Women authors, Austrian.
Travel
Voyages around the world
Women authors, Austrian
Women explorers
Women travelers
Austria
Genre/Form Biographies
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789813250970
9813250976