{"product_id":"9788461431915","title":"Legendary travelers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLegendary Women Travelers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book rescues from oblivion the incredible stories of the great lady travelers of the 19th century, women who defied social conventions to travel the world alone. Through the sands of the Arabian desert, the jungles of Africa, the cold steppes of Russia, remote India, Southeast Asia, and the Far East, Pilar Tejera immerses us in the adventures of these pioneers who, often without financial resources, used their ingenuity to live extraordinary experiences. A tribute to the courage and female curiosity that transformed travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts the adventures of a select group of 19th-century women who dared to break away from the domestic role imposed by their era to set off and explore the world. The author reconstructs their journeys through settings as diverse as the Arabian desert, African jungles, and Russian steppes, detailing the dangers, hardships, and moments of wonder they experienced. These travelers, often without money or support, demonstrated a remarkable capacity for adaptation and ingenuity in overcoming obstacles, from illnesses and extreme climates to the skepticism of a society that did not understand their thirst for adventure. The work not only describes the landscapes and cultures they encountered, but also delves into their psychology, motivations, and the legacy they left as precursors to tourism and travel writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale adventure and exploration in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming social and gender barriers in the Victorian era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel through exotic and unknown territories: the Middle East, Africa, Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the woman traveler as a pioneer of tourism and travel literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResilience, ingenuity, and adaptation in extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in travel literature, women's history, and adventure narratives. Especially recommended for those seeking true stories of personal growth, geographical and cultural exploration, and for those who wish to learn about the role of women in the history of exploration. It is also an ideal read for lovers of historical chronicles and biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and well-documented view of the history of exploration from a female perspective, which is often ignored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling travel tales that transport the reader to remote places and past eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInspiring examples of courage, determination, and adaptability in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural enrichment through knowledge of 19th-century customs, landscapes, and societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on changing gender roles and the adventurous spirit as an engine for personal transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PILAR TEJERA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROYECTOS EDITORIALES CASIOPEA, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that successfully combines historical research with adventure narrative, offering a vivid and little-known portrait of the women who dared to explore the world in the 19th century. Its focus on the ingenuity and resilience of its protagonists, beyond biographical data, makes it an enjoyable and revealing read. It is a reference title for those who wish to broaden their view of the history of travel and the role of women in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROYECTOS EDITORIALES CASIOPEA,S L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407599919451,"sku":"9788461431915","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978846143191.jpg?v=1781857584","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788461431915","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}