A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy
Ida Laura Pfeiffer
Read by Sibella Denton
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Ida Pfeiffer travelled alone in an era when women didn't travel. She went first on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, then went on to Egypt and Italy. Understanding the difficulties a woman would face travelling alone and on a budget, she made a will before she left. Go she did, however; and upon her return she wrote this book. She used the proceeds to finance her next trip - six months in Iceland. (Summary by Sibella Denton) (11 hr 4 min)
Chapters
00 - Preface | 5:11 | Read by Sibella Denton |
01 - Chapter 1, part 1 | 13:29 | Read by Sibella Denton |
02 - Chapter 1, part 2 | 17:48 | Read by Sibella Denton |
03 - Chapter 2, part 1 | 16:37 | Read by Sibella Denton |
04 - Chapter 2, part 2 | 18:13 | Read by Sibella Denton |
05 - Chapter 3, part 1 | 15:27 | Read by Sibella Denton |
06 - Chapter 3, part 2 | 14:37 | Read by Sibella Denton |
07 - Chapter 4, part 1 | 15:59 | Read by Sibella Denton |
08 - Chapter 4, part 2 | 13:40 | Read by Sibella Denton |
09 - Chapter 5, part 1 | 18:31 | Read by Sibella Denton |
10 - Chapter 5, part 2 | 16:41 | Read by Sibella Denton |
11 - Chapter 6, part 1 | 20:21 | Read by Sibella Denton |
12 - Chapter 6, part 2 | 18:15 | Read by Sibella Denton |
13 - Chapter 7, part 1 | 16:47 | Read by Sibella Denton |
14 - Chapter 7, part 2 | 12:56 | Read by Sibella Denton |
15 - Chapter 8, part 1 | 14:32 | Read by Sibella Denton |
16 - Chapter 8, part 2 | 15:00 | Read by Sibella Denton |
17 - Chapter 9, part 1 | 17:36 | Read by Sibella Denton |
18 - Chapter 9, part 2 | 14:38 | Read by Sibella Denton |
19 - Chapter 10, part 1 | 16:34 | Read by Sibella Denton |
20 - Chapter 10, part 2 | 14:07 | Read by Sibella Denton |
21 - Chapter 11, part 1 | 17:00 | Read by Sibella Denton |
22 - Chapter 11, part 2 | 15:50 | Read by Sibella Denton |
23 - Chapter 12, part 1 | 17:14 | Read by Sibella Denton |
24 - Chapter 12, part 2 | 16:40 | Read by Sibella Denton |
25 - Chapter 13, part 1 | 14:37 | Read by Sibella Denton |
26 - Chapter 13, part 2 | 13:13 | Read by Sibella Denton |
27 - Chapter 14, part 1 | 19:05 | Read by Sibella Denton |
28 - Chapter 14, part 2 | 14:24 | Read by Sibella Denton |
29 - Chapter 15, part 1 | 18:56 | Read by Sibella Denton |
30 - Chapter 15, part 2 | 12:40 | Read by Sibella Denton |
31 - Chapter 16, part 1 | 16:41 | Read by Sibella Denton |
32 - Chapter 16, part 2 | 15:00 | Read by Sibella Denton |
33 - Chapter 17, part 1 | 13:12 | Read by Sibella Denton |
34 - Chapter 17, part 2 | 9:48 | Read by Sibella Denton |
35 - Chapter 18, part 1 | 18:45 | Read by Sibella Denton |
36 - Chapter 18, part 2 | 17:33 | Read by Sibella Denton |
37 - Chapter 19, part 1 | 22:26 | Read by Sibella Denton |
38 - Chapter 19, part 2 | 19:07 | Read by Sibella Denton |
39 - Chapter 20, part 1 | 23:41 | Read by Sibella Denton |
40 - Chapter 20, part 2 | 21:37 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Reviews
Wonderful!
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Bluealways
This woman was 45. Her husband died, both her sons were grown and settled, and when her mother died, she inherited a bit. She was interested in the Holy Land since girlhood. So, she set off; how brave! She slept on stones sometimes. Her courage, fortitude, faith and sense of adventure left me humbled. She was an excellent diarist, who wrote word pictures.
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Janet Hayes
This is rather an outstanding travel log. Consider the time it was written in and be aware there is a bit of religious fervor. I think the author is remarkable for endeavoring to make this trip. Seems like it was rough at times but she comes off as a good sport. I'd recommend.
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moe
Fascinating story of a fascinating woman. Excellent reader
Very Interesting
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Veronica
I enjoyed every minute.