"Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Lady Hester Stanhope recounts the daring voyages of a distinctive woman through the early 1800s Eastern world. We see Lady Hester, accompanied by her doctor, leave England, travel across the Mediterranean, and head on into the East. Amidst troublesome voyages, this volume highlights her unwavering resolve to recover her health following heartache in her family life. The tale paints vivid scenery from encounters in Gibraltar and Malta. Lady Hester's quest for health turns into a grand expedition, weaving in bravery, fortitude, and the allure of different cultures, setting the scene for her future adventures throughout the regions.
Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 1 (of 3)
By Hester Stanhope
Embark on an unforgettable journey with a determined woman as she defies convention and explores the wonders and dangers of the 19th-century East.
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About the AuthorLady Hester Lucy Stanhope was a British adventurer, writer, antiquarian, and one of the most famous travellers of her age. Her excavation of Ascalon in 1815 is considered the first to use modern archaeological principles, and her use of a medieval Italian document is described as "one of the earliest uses of textual sources by field archaeologists". Her letters and memoirs made her famous as an explorer.
Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope was a British adventurer, writer, antiquarian, and one of the most famous travellers of her age. Her excavation of Ascalon in 1815 is considered the first to use modern archaeological principles, and her use of a medieval Italian document is described as "one of the earliest uses of textual sources by field archaeologists". Her letters and memoirs made her famous as an explorer.
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