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Letters Of Lady M...Y W...Y M...E: Written During Her Travels In Europe, Asia And Africa, To Persons Of Distinction (1779)

Letters Of Lady M...Y W...Y M...E: Written During Her Travels In Europe, Asia And Africa, To Persons Of Distinction (1779)

Montagu, Mary Wortley

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ISBN10: 1104992272
ISBN13: 9781104992279
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters of Lady M...y W...y M...e: Written During Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, to Persons of Distinction is a collection of letters written by Mary Wortley Montagu during her travels across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The book was published in 1779 and contains a series of personal letters that Montagu wrote to various people of distinction, including her husband, friends, and other notable figures of the time.Montagu was a highly educated and intellectual woman who was known for her wit and charm. She was a keen observer of the world around her and her letters provide a fascinating insight into the cultures and customs of the places she visited. Her travels took her to Turkey, where she spent time in the court of the Ottoman Empire, as well as to other parts of the Middle East, including Persia and Syria.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, art, and literature. Montagu was particularly interested in the role of women in society and she wrote extensively about the lives of women in the countries she visited. Her letters also provide a vivid description of the landscapes, architecture, and people she encountered on her travels.Overall, Letters of Lady M...y W...y M...e is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the world of the 18th century. Montagu's intelligence, curiosity, and wit shine through in her writing, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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