Bøger af Lucie Duff Gordon

The following letters were written, as the reader will readily perceive, without the remotest view to publication. They convey in the most unreserved manner the fresh and vivid impressions of the moment, to the two persons with whom, of all others, the writer felt the least necessity for reserve in the expression of her thoughts, or care about the form in which those thoughts were conveyed. Such letters cannot be expected to be free from mistakes. The writer is misinformed; or her imagination, powerfully acted upon by new and strange objects, colours and magnifies, to a certain extent, what she sees. If these are valid objections, they are equally so to every description of a country that has not been corrected by long experience. It has been thought, however, that their obvious and absolute genuineness, and a certain frank and high-toned originality, hardly to be found in what is written for the public, would recommend them to the taste of many. But this was not the strongest motive to their publication.

""Last Letters From Egypt: To Which Are Added Letters From The Cape"" is a collection of letters written by Lucie Duff Gordon, a British writer and traveler, during her time in Egypt and South Africa in the mid-19th century. The book includes a series of letters that Gordon wrote to her family and friends, detailing her experiences living in Egypt and exploring its culture, history, and people. Her letters offer a unique perspective on life in Egypt during this time, as she was one of the few Western women who lived among the local population and learned to speak Arabic. In addition to the letters from Egypt, the book also includes a selection of letters that Gordon wrote from the Cape Colony in South Africa, where she lived for several years after leaving Egypt. These letters provide insight into the social and political climate of South Africa during this period, as well as Gordon's own observations on the natural beauty of the region.Overall, ""Last Letters From Egypt: To Which Are Added Letters From The Cape"" is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the life and travels of a remarkable woman during a pivotal moment in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

Lady Duff Gordon's Letters From Egypt (1902) is a collection of letters written by Lucie Duff Gordon during her time in Egypt from 1862 to 1869. Lucie Duff Gordon, also known as Lady Duff Gordon, was a British writer and translator who traveled to Egypt for health reasons. During her stay, she immersed herself in the Egyptian culture and society, and her letters provide a unique perspective on life in Egypt during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with each part covering a different period of Lucie Duff Gordon's time in Egypt. The first part covers her initial arrival in Egypt and her experiences in Cairo, while the second part covers her travels to Upper Egypt and her encounters with the Nubian people. The third part covers her return to Cairo and her observations on the political and social changes taking place in Egypt at the time.Throughout the book, Lucie Duff Gordon writes about her interactions with the local people, her observations on their customs and traditions, and her experiences traveling through the country. She also discusses her own struggles with illness and the challenges she faced as a foreign woman living in Egypt during a time of political and social upheaval.Overall, Lady Duff Gordon's Letters From Egypt (1902) provides a fascinating glimpse into life in Egypt during the mid-19th century, as seen through the eyes of a British woman who was deeply immersed in the culture and society of the time.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.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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.

Reveals a woman of courage, humour and passion. - Kathleen Frank

Lettres d'Égypte / par lady Lucie Duff Gordon; traduites par Mrs. RossDate de l'édition originale: 1879Le présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr

Lucie Duff Gordon (1821-1869) was a translator and travel writer. Forced to leave England in 1851 due to tuberculosis, she went first to South Africa and then to Egypt. Her letters home were published with considerable success. She writes with great feeling about the ordinary life of the Egyptians: her interest in and sympathy with them is clear, and her affection for them led her to criticise the derogatory way in which many western visitors regarded them. This second, posthumous volume (the first, Letters from Egypt, 1863-65, is also reissued in this series) contains not only the letters from the latter half of her time in Egypt, but also her letters from the Cape, and a memoir by her daughter, Janet Ross.

Lucie Duff Gordon (1821-1869) was a translator and travel writer. Forced to leave England in 1851 due to tuberculosis, she went first to South Africa and then to Egypt. Her letters home were published, with considerable success. She writes with great feeling about the ordinary life of the Egyptians: her interest in and sympathy with them is clear, and her great affection for them led to criticism of the derogatory way in which many western visitors regarded them. But she was also highly critical of the effects of western influence on them, and her comments about the Suez Canal project and new railroads being achieved by forced labour and high taxes were not well received: some of her political opinions were removed from subsequent editions. This volume, first published in 1865, was edited by her mother, also a writer, and covers the years 1862-1865, including her voyage out.

In 1862, Duff Gordon embarked on a solo trip to Egypt in a bid to rid herself of consumption. She spent the next seven years in a ruined house above a temple in Luxor, on the Nile, mixing with the local people and setting up a hospital from her home. This volume tells her story through her letters.