| Author |
Ujfalvy-Bourdon, Marie de, 1845-1904 |
| Title |
Voyage d'une Parisienne dans l'Himalaya occidental
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Hachette, 1887.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Voyage d'une Parisienne dans l'Himalaya occidental" by Marie de Ujfalvy-Bourdon is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book details the adventures of the author, who follows her husband on an expedition from Europe to various locations in Asia, including the enchanting landscapes of the Himalayas. This work not only serves as a personal account of her travels but also offers insights into the cultures and environments she encounters along the way. The opening of this travel narrative introduces the reader to the journey beginning from Trieste to Bombay, marked by various adventures aboard trains and ships. The author recounts a dramatic incident on the train involving a woman whose husband is feared to be poisoned, providing a glimpse into the excitement and unpredictability of travel in this era. As they travel, the landscape transitions from the Adriatic Sea to the Mediterranean, capturing the beauty of different regions and cultures. The author also reflects on the contrast between her previous rigorous journeys in Central Asia and her current expedition, setting the stage for the fascinating experiences awaiting her in India and the Himalayas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Himalaya Mountains Region -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71737 |
| Release Date |
Sep 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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