Ida Pfeiffer Biography
Ida Pfeiffer (1797-1858) was an Austrian explorer, travel writer, and naturalist. She was born in Vienna and grew up in a wealthy family. Despite societal expectations for women of her time, Ida was determined to travel and explore the world. She began her journey in 1842, traveling to Egypt and Palestine, and later to Asia and the Americas. She documented her travels in several books, including "A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggins of California" and "A Woman's Journey Round the World." Her writing was popular and influential, and she was considered a pioneer in the field of travel writing. She was also a naturalist and collected specimens of plants and animals during her travels. Ida died in Vienna in 1858, leaving behind a legacy of adventurous spirit and curiosity.
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Ida Pfeiffer books
Title | Published |
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Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North | 1846 |
A Womans Journey Round the World | 1850 |
A Visit to the Holy Land Egypt and Italy | 1843 |