Project Gutenberg 2024-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 315 Parlby, Fanny Parkes 1794 1875 Parkes, Fanny Parks, Fanny Wanderings of a pilgrim in search of the picturesque, Volume 2 (of 2) : $b During four-and-twenty years in the east; with revelations of life in the zenāna $aLondon :$bPelham Richardson, $c1850. ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Wanderings of a Pilgrim in Search of the Picturesque, Volume 2" by Fani Parks is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author’s extensive explorations and experiences over twenty-four years throughout the East, particularly focusing on the life and customs observed in various cultural settings. The narrative primarily revolves around the lives of zenāna women, offering insights into their existence against the backdrop of the colorful tapestry of Eastern society. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to a series of vivid and detailed descriptions of the Mahratta Camp and its zenāna, particularly emphasizing the life of Her Highness the Bāiza Bā’ī, the widow of a former ruler, who navigates her day-to-day life in a complex societal structure. The chapter begins with the Pilgrim arriving at Fathīghar, where he encounters the Bā’ī and reflects on the fluctuating fortunes of the nobility amid political unrest. The author’s experiences include sharing musical moments, engaging in discussions about cultural customs, and vivid portrayals of the characters he meets, such as the young Gaja Rājā and her ladies—all while contrasting their lives with European norms, which serve as points of comparison throughout the text. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with broader discussions of cultural practices, artistry, and the socio-political climate of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/wanderingsofpilg02parluoft 20171014141952parlby 1850 GB Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en India -- Description and travel India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Diaries Parlby, Fanny Parkes, 1794-1875 -- Travel -- India Colonial administrators' spouses -- India -- Diaries DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1387965 2025-06-29T08:59:10.125901 text/html 1320476 2024-07-15T19:11:11 text/html 2764148 2025-06-29T08:59:28.950808 application/epub+zip 2757064 2025-06-29T08:59:14.341871 application/epub+zip 725124 2025-06-29T08:59:11.966940 application/epub+zip 3056132 2025-06-29T08:59:39.656753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2915849 2025-06-29T08:59:26.590855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1169521 2025-06-29T08:59:07.532966 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1149350 2024-07-15T19:11:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17885 2025-06-29T08:59:39.816745 application/rdf+xml 17086 2025-06-29T08:59:12.452912 image/jpeg 2872 2025-06-29T08:59:12.210876 image/jpeg 2935112 2025-06-29T08:59:10.287928 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