Bøger af Eliza Fay

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Original Letters From India Of Eliza Fay (1908) is a collection of letters written by Eliza Fay, a British woman who traveled to India in the late 18th century. The book provides a firsthand account of her experiences and observations during her time in India, including her encounters with the local people, customs, and culture. The letters cover a range of topics, from her journey to India and her impressions of the landscape and climate, to her interactions with Indian royalty and her observations on the social and political climate of the time. The book also includes a brief introduction and notes by the editor, which provide context and additional information about Eliza Fay and her travels. Overall, The Original Letters From India Of Eliza Fay (1908) offers a fascinating glimpse into life in India during the late 18th century, as seen through the eyes of a British traveler.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.

When the intrepid Mrs Fay departed from Dover more than two hundred years ago, she embarked on a grueling twelve-month journey through much of Europe, up the Nile, over the deserts of Egypt, and finally across the ocean to India. This title features the letters she wrote from her 1779 voyage across the globe.

Eliza Fay’s origins are obscure; she was not beautiful, rich, or outlandishly accomplished. Yet the letters she wrote from her 1779 voyage across the globe captivated E. M. Forster, who arranged for their British publication in 1925. The letters have been delighting readers ever since with their truth-is-stranger-than-fiction twists and turns, their earthy humor, and their depiction of an indomitable woman. When the intrepid Mrs. Fay departed from Dover more than two hundred years ago, she embarked on a grueling twelve-month journey through much of Europe, up the Nile, over the deserts of Egypt, and finally across the ocean to India. Along the way her party encountered wars, territorial disputes, brigands, and even imprisonment.Fay was a contemporary of Jane Austen, but her adventures are worthy of a novel by Daniel Defoe. These letters—unfiltered, forthright, and often hilarious—bring the perils and excitements of an earlier age to life.