Around the World With Josiah Allen's Wife

Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife is a travelogue written by Marietta Holley. The book follows the adventures of Samantha Allen, also known as Josiah Allen's Wife, as she travels around the world. Samantha is a witty and opinionated woman who shares her observations and experiences in a humorous and engaging way.The book is divided into chapters, each one covering a different destination on Samantha's journey. She travels to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, among other places. Along the way, she meets interesting people, encounters different cultures, and tries new foods.Samantha's travels are not without mishaps and challenges. She faces language barriers, transportation issues, and cultural misunderstandings. However, she approaches each obstacle with her trademark humor and resilience, making the most of every situation.Throughout the book, Samantha also reflects on her experiences as a woman traveling alone in a male-dominated world. She comments on the limitations placed on women in different cultures and shares her own opinions on gender roles and expectations.Overall, Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife is a charming and insightful travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of a witty and independent woman.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.