A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy


Read by Sibella Denton

(4.6 stars; 14 reviews)

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!


(5 stars)

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.


(5 stars)

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.


(5 stars)

Fascinating story of a fascinating woman. Excellent reader

Very Interesting


(5 stars)

I enjoyed every minute.