A Flying Trip Around The World: In Seven Stages (1891)

By Elizabeth Bisland

Book Overview

A Flying Trip Around The World: In Seven Stages is a travelogue written by Elizabeth Bisland and first published in 1891. The book chronicles Bisland's journey around the world, which she completed in just over 76 days. Bisland's trip began in New York City and took her through Europe, Asia, and the Pacific before returning to the United States. Throughout the book, Bisland describes the various cities and cultures she encounters, as well as the challenges she faces along the way, including language barriers, weather conditions, and transportation issues. She also provides insights into the social and political climate of the places she visits, offering a unique perspective on the late 19th century world.In addition to her travelogue, Bisland includes personal anecdotes and reflections on her experiences, as well as historical and cultural context for the places she visits. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the journey.Overall, A Flying Trip Around The World: In Seven Stages is a fascinating and engaging account of a woman's solo journey around the world in the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into a world that was rapidly changing and evolving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112011733X
• ISBN13: 9781120117335
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"