Project Gutenberg 2006-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 198 Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689 1762 Montagu, Mary Pierrepont Wortley, Lady Montague, Mary Wortley, Lady Montagute, Mary Wortlay, Lady Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe Letters of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montague E-text prepared by Desmond Grocott "Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e" by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is a collection of travel letters written in the early 18th century. This work captures the experiences and observations of Lady Mary during her journeys across Europe, Asia, and Africa, offering insights into her interactions with various cultures, especially the Turks. It presents a unique perspective on the society and customs of the time, particularly from the angle of a woman navigating through regions traditionally dominated by male travelers. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey as she writes letters to her friends and acquaintances about her travels, starting with her passage from Rotterdam. Lady Mary shares her reflections on various places she visits, describing the cleanliness and liveliness of Rotterdam, joyful details about her excursions, and her impressions of the Dutch towns. Her letters are characterized by a lively and engaging tone, showcasing her keen observations of local customs, the people she encounters, and her broader thoughts on society as a woman of her era. These initial letters set the stage for a vivid account of Lady Mary’s adventures and her insightful commentary on 18th-century life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 Authors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689-1762 -- Correspondence Diplomats' spouses -- Great Britain -- Correspondence British -- Foreign countries -- History -- 18th century Turkey -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 DA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 488233 2025-07-07T11:40:00.439710 text/html 488054 2025-01-17T14:30:33.678876 text/html 272636 2025-07-07T11:40:08.368667 application/epub+zip 279584 2025-07-07T11:40:03.699719 application/epub+zip 253756 2025-07-07T11:40:02.488670 application/epub+zip 546759 2025-07-07T11:40:11.933725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522550 2025-07-07T11:40:07.608689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342646 2022-09-08T11:33:17.759559 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458115 2025-07-07T11:39:59.982697 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 458132 2006-01-15T13:31:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20221 2025-07-07T11:40:12.065631 application/rdf+xml 21812 2025-07-07T11:40:02.970724 image/jpeg 4734 2025-07-07T11:40:02.728690 image/jpeg 175201 2006-01-15T13:31:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 269231 2025-07-07T11:40:00.477746 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia