Hester Stanhope
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.
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 1 (of 3)
Witness a defiant noblewoman's journey through foreign lands as told to her physician, revealing a tale of independence, struggle, and cultural clashes in the 19th century.
By Hester Stanhope
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 2 (of 3)
A noblewoman recounts memories of influential figures, societal discontent, and a bold departure from England in pursuit of a life of purpose abroad.
By Hester Stanhope
Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 1 (of 3)
Embark on an unforgettable journey with a determined woman as she defies convention and explores the wonders and dangers of the 19th-century East.
By Hester Stanhope
Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 3 (of 3)
Against the backdrop of plague fears and unforgiving landscapes, a woman embarks on a daring expedition into the Middle East, encountering both hospitality and hardship.
By Hester Stanhope
Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope, Volume 2 (of 3)
A fiercely independent woman defies societal expectations to explore the exotic landscapes and cultures of the Middle East, facing danger and intrigue at every turn.
By Hester Stanhope
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 3 (of 3)
An eccentric noblewoman's life unfolds in vivid detail as she shares her unique perspective on love, life, and political drama.
By Hester Stanhope