A Woman's Europe: True Stories
By (Author) Marybeth Bond
Introduction by Mary Morris
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated
29th June 2004
United States
General
Non Fiction
Feminism and feminist theory
914.0456
Paperback
288
Width 130mm, Height 203mm
396g
A Woman's Europe is a collection of inspiring and entertaining true stories by women about their travels throughout the Continent. Europe has always drawn Americans in part because so many of their ancestors emigrated from there. But Europe also has an irresistibly romantic appeal. It's a place of old-world elegance, with centuries of history, rich art and architecture. It is this romantic ideal that pulls more travelers to Europe than Asia or elsewhere, and that appeals to women in particular. These stories highlight women discovering peculiarly European pleasures the romantic realities of a gondolier's life on a ride through the Venice canals; meeting a comforting Swiss matron when a village visit becomes lonely and confusing; the meaning behind rituals like picking olives or learning flamenco; and more.
Praise for A Woman's World: "A Woman's World is not just a book for 'Everywoman.' ... It's also a book for 'Everyman.' It shows how women travel through the world and how the world relates to them."