Description

""Letters of Lady M...Y W...Y M...E: Written During Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, to Persons of Distinction"" is a collection of letters written by Mary Wortley Montagu during her travels in the late 18th century. Montagu was a prominent English writer and poet who traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, and her letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the time. The letters are addressed to various persons of distinction, including friends, family members, and fellow writers, and cover a wide range of topics, from descriptions of exotic lands and peoples to discussions of literature and politics. Montagu's writing is characterized by her wit, intelligence, and keen observations, and her letters are considered an important contribution to the literature of travel and exploration. This edition of the letters was first published in 1779 and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of history and literature.""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.