"Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque, Volume 1" by Fanny Parkes Parlby, is a captivating travel memoir that whisks the reader away to India and the East during the 1800s. Setting sail from England with her husband, the author embarks on a twenty-four-year journey filled with breathtaking vistas and cultural immersions. The narrative begins with the author's heartfelt farewell to her homeland, followed by her sea voyage to Bengal aboard the “Marchioness of Ely.” She vividly portrays the beauty of Switzerland and reflects on cherished memories of her childhood. The voyage itself becomes a stage for camaraderie among her fellow passengers, including soldiers, and amusing events, such as the equator-crossing rituals. This opening paints a vibrant picture of exploration, personal introspection, and the exciting adventures that await in the East.
Wanderings of a pilgrim in search of the picturesque, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b During four-and-twenty years in the east; with revelations of life in the zenāna
By Fanny Parkes Parlby
Embark on an unforgettable, quarter-century journey through exotic lands, sailing aboard a majestic ship, and immersing yourself in the landscapes and cultures of the East.
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About the AuthorFanny Parkes or Parks (1794–1875) was a travel writer from Wales, known for her extensive journals about colonial India, where she lived for 24 years. These are recorded in her memoirs Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque. in which she acknowledged authorship only by a signature in Urdu script. In 1970, extracts from her memoirs, Begums, Thugs and White Mughals, became available for the first time since their original appearance in 1850. The first biography, by Barbara Eaton, Fanny Parks: Intrepid Memsahib, appeared in 2018.
Fanny Parkes or Parks (1794–1875) was a travel writer from Wales, known for her extensive journals about colonial India, where she lived for 24 years. These are recorded in her memoirs Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque. in which she acknowledged authorship only by a signature in Urdu script. In 1970, extracts from her memoirs, Begums, Thugs and White Mughals, became available for the first time since their original appearance in 1850. The first biography, by Barbara Eaton, Fanny Parks: Intrepid Memsahib, appeared in 2018.
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