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Unconducted Wanderers (1919)

Unconducted Wanderers (1919)

Forbes, Rosita

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ISBN10: 1167047818
ISBN13: 9781167047817
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Unconducted Wanderers is a travelogue written by Rosita Forbes and published in 1919. The book chronicles her journey across Europe, Asia, and Africa during World War I. Forbes, an intrepid traveler and journalist, embarked on her journey with no set itinerary and no companions, relying solely on her own wit and resourcefulness to navigate the foreign lands she encountered. The book is divided into chapters that detail Forbes' experiences in each country she visited, including France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. She recounts her interactions with locals, her observations of their customs and beliefs, and the challenges she faced as a woman traveling alone in a time of war. Forbes' writing is vivid and engaging, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds, and smells of the places she visited. She also provides historical context and political analysis, offering insights into the impact of the war on the various regions she passed through. Overall, Unconducted Wanderers is a fascinating and inspiring account of one woman's journey through a tumultuous time in world history. Forbes' courage, curiosity, and resilience make her a compelling protagonist, and her vivid descriptions of the places she visited will transport readers to another time and place.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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