An Additional Volume To The Letters Of The Right Honorable Lady Mary Wortley Montague: Written During Her Travels In Europe, Asia And Africa (1767)

By Mary Wortley Montagu

Book Overview

""An Additional Volume to the Letters of the Right Honorable Lady Mary Wortley Montague: Written During Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa"" is a collection of letters written by Lady Mary Wortley Montague during her travels to various parts of the world. The book, published in 1767, is a follow-up to her earlier collection of letters, which were published in 1763. In this volume, Lady Montague provides detailed descriptions of her experiences and observations during her travels. She writes about the people she meets, the places she visits, and the customs and traditions of the various cultures she encounters. Her letters cover a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, history, and art.Lady Montague was a pioneering figure in the field of travel writing, and her letters are valued for their vivid descriptions and insightful commentary. She was also an important advocate for the practice of inoculation against smallpox, and her letters contain detailed accounts of her own experiences with the procedure.Overall, ""An Additional Volume to the Letters of the Right Honorable Lady Mary Wortley Montague"" is a fascinating glimpse into the life and travels of a remarkable woman, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of travel writing or the cultural and social history of the 18th century.To Persons Of Distinction, Men Of Letters, Etc. In Different Parts Of Europe. Which Contain Among Other Curious Relations, Accounts Of The Policy And Manners Of The Turks, Drawn From Sources That Have Been Inaccessible To Other Travelers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104611163
• ISBN13: 9781104611163
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"