Project Gutenberg 2023-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 183 Henry-Bordeaux, Paule 1903 1999 Masclary, Bernard, comtesse de Bordeaux, Paule Henry 25018551 The Circe of the deserts $aUnited Kingdom :$bHurst & Blackett, ltd.,$c1925. A translation, slightly abridged, of v. 1 of the author's Lady Stanhope en Orient. Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Circe of the Deserts" by Paule Henry-Bordeaux is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into the life of Lady Hester Stanhope, a remarkable woman of the early 19th century known for her adventurous spirit and intricate personality. The narrative unfolds as Lady Hester bids farewell to England, embarking on a transformative journey that leads her across various landscapes, including the Mediterranean and the Middle East. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Lady Hester Stanhope as she departs from England aboard the frigate "Jason", illustrating her striking physical presence and formidable character. Despite her towering stature, it's the depth of her experiences and reflections—the complexities of her past and her ambitious nature—that take center stage. Memories of her influential uncle, William Pitt, and her discontent with conventional society propel her toward a life filled with exploration and a yearning for significance in a world dominated by men. As she sets sail towards the East, her journey is not just geographical but also deeply personal, revealing her struggles with ambition, identity, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/circeofdeserts0000henr/mode/1up 20221226023418henryborde 1925 gb Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Middle East -- Description and travel Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839 DA DS Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) 359480 2025-07-27T13:16:20.632260 text/html 334488 2024-10-19T03:35:01 text/html 544111 2025-07-27T13:16:24.983250 application/epub+zip 546952 2025-07-27T13:16:21.427284 application/epub+zip 212681 2025-07-27T13:16:21.007255 application/epub+zip 647226 2025-07-27T13:16:28.193265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626748 2025-07-27T13:16:24.558264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343512 2025-07-27T13:16:20.234284 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 323636 2024-10-19T03:35:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16463 2025-07-27T13:16:28.338222 application/rdf+xml 10678 2025-07-27T13:16:21.174247 image/jpeg 1892 2025-07-27T13:16:21.092249 image/jpeg 514959 2025-07-27T13:16:20.668251 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