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Stanhope, Hester, Lady
1776
1839
Stanhope, Hester Lucy, Lady
Stanhope, Esther, Lady
Stanhope, Lady Hester
Meryon, Charles Lewis
1783
1877
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 3 (of 3)
$aLondon :$bHenry Colburn, $c1846.
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"Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a personal narrative of Lady Hester Stanhope, an intriguing figure of her time, recounting her thoughts and interactions with notable personalities and her experiences living in the Middle East. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Lady Hester's daily life at Joon on Mount Lebanon, where she is depicted in communion with nature and the complexities of her existence. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Lady Hester engages in correspondence with Prince Pückler Muskau, a European traveler whose admiration for her sparks her intrigue. Through dialogue and descriptions filled with rich imagery, we learn that Hester is not only a woman of her time but also harbors unique beliefs and is deeply entrenched in the political intrigues of the period, particularly concerning the local power dynamics and conflicts involving her household and the Druze uprisings. This blend of personal anecdotes and political commentary sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of her character and the era she inhabits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/b24975679_0001
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Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Middle East -- Description and travel
Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Great Britain -- Biography
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century
Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography
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Category: Biographies
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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