The ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh :

Colley, Linda.

The ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh : a woman in world history / Linda Colley. - New York : Pantheon Books, c2007. - xxxii, 363 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-345) and index.

Out of the Caribbean -- Taken to Africa, encountering Islam -- Trading from London, looking to America -- Writing and migrating -- An Asiatic progress -- World War and family revolutions -- Ending and continuing -- Family trees.

Presents a portrait of one of the eighteenth century's most remarkable women, Elizabeth Marsh, a Jamaica-born explorer, adventurer, and writer, detailing her world travels, her personal relationships, and her exploits in light of the dramatic changes of the period.

9780375421532

2007022675


Marsh, Elizabeth, 1735-1785.


Women travelers--Biography.


England--Biography.
Africa--Description and travel.
Asia--Description and travel.

CT788.M2187 / C65 2007

910.92 COL

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