{"product_id":"2940150674899","title":"Souvenirs of Travel: 1853~1856","description":"Famed as a socialite and author in antebellum America, Madame Octavia Le Vert was received by royalty and nobility on her travels in Europe in 1853-1856. She had an audience with Queen Victoria as well as the Pope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the readiest and keenest powers of perception, with a mind fully informed historically as to all the localities she visited, with a wonderfully retentive memory, her letters were not meant for publication. But their content was so attractive and detailed that some of the letters made their way into the press. Upon her return, they were published in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn opponent of secession, uncomfortable with southern slavery, Octavia Le Vert nonetheless worked in Confederate hospitals during the American Civil War. She lost her husband and their fortune during the war and later attempted an unsuccessful lecture career. We are fortunate that her work survives from her travels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.","brand":"Big Byte Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112679129328,"sku":"2940150674899","price":3.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150674899_p0.jpg?v=1763751324","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150674899","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}