Favell Lee Mortimer Bücher

»Eine höchst amüsante Sammlung von Boshaftigkeiten.« Südkurier »Die Holländer machen so viel Lärm, weil sie immer Holzschuhe tragen; New Orleans ist die heiterste Stadt Amerikas, aber auch die gottloseste.« Von tollpatschigen Südeuropäern und Grönländern, die sogar im Schlaf vor Kälte zittern: Obwohl die Bestsellerautorin Favell Lee Mortimer (1802–1878) ihr Leben lang nicht aus England hinauskam, schrieb sie doch unbeirrbar Reiseführer. Darin rechnete sie mit der ganzen Welt ab; ihre Bücher wimmeln geradezu vor dummen Vorurteilen und Ressentiments ... »Eine Revolution in der Reiseführerliteratur.«  The New York Times Book Review

A favourite devotional book for previous generations, this edition has been updated to include activities and discussion starters, which will help you and your family investigate the scriptures, do revision questions and just enjoy fellowship together with God. Meet characters like Abraham, Moses and Joshua. (RT 5-7, RM 8-9) schovat popis

The book offers a detailed account of Asia, enriched with anecdotes and numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of the region. This reprint of the original 1869 edition maintains the authenticity and quality of the historical text, providing insights into Asia's culture and geography. The combination of narrative and visual elements makes it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context of Asian exploration and description.

In the middle of the 1800s, Mrs Favell Lee Mortimer set out to write an ambitious guide to all the nations on Earth. There were just three problems: She had never set foot outside Shropshire. She was horribly misinformed about virtually every topic she turned her attention to. And she was prejudiced against foreigners. The result was an unintentionally hilarious masterpiece: 'The French like being smart but are not very clean.' 'The Japanese are very polite people - much politer than the Chinese - but very proud.' 'The Scotch will not take much trouble to please strangers.' In The Clumsiest People in Europe, Todd Pruzan has gathered together a selection of Mrs Mortimer's finest moments, celebrating the woman who turned ignorance into an art form.

One of the earliest books in English to examine the history of the ancient kingdom of Judah, this classic text provides a vivid and engaging account of the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people. Written in the 19th century by the author of Peep of Day, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and historical beliefs of its time.