{"title":"Mary Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Mary Morris, an acclaimed author celebrated for her compelling narratives that traverse the realms of travel and adventure. If you're yearning for tales of exploration and the captivating experiences of women travellers, you've landed in the right place. Explore our collection featuring the remarkable \u003cem\u003eThe Virago Book Of Women Travellers\u003c\/em\u003e, an inspiring anthology that showcases the stories of intrepid women exploring the globe. Each book within this collection serves as a testament to Mary Morris’s unique ability to capture both the excitement and challenges of exploring unfamiliar terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary Morris has a distinctive voice that blends insightful observations with vivid storytelling. Her works are more than just travelogues; they are intimate journeys that delve into the hearts and minds of courageous women. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or an armchair adventurer, Morris's books offer a chance to experience the world through the eyes of remarkable women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the Mary Morris collection and prepare to be transported to exotic destinations, all the while gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences that can shape a traveller's journey. Enjoy the insightful and empowering narratives crafted by an author who has mastered the art of bringing the world to your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-virago-book-of-women-travellers-by-mary-morris-9780349013527","title":"The Virago Book Of Women Travellers.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA volume in which rich and unexpected seams of precious materials await discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree hundred years of wanderlust are captured in this collection as women travel for peril or pleasure, whether to gaze into Persian gardens or imbibe the French countryside, to challenge the fierce Sahara or climb an impossible mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary women in this collection are observers of the world in which they wander; their prose rich in description, remarkable in detail. Mary McCarthy conveys the vitality of Florence while Willa Cather's essay on Lavandou foreshadows her descriptions of the French countryside in later novels. Others are more active participants in the culture they are visiting, such as Leila Philip, as she harvests rice with Japanese women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it is curiosity about the world, a thirst for adventure or escape from personal tragedy, all of these women are united in that they approached their journeys with wit, intelligence, compassion and empathy for the lives of those they encountered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso includes writing by Willa Cather, Joan Didion, Vita Sackville-West, M. F. K Fisher, Christina Dodwell, and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833771217132,"sku":"9780349013527","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6588793482312.jpg?v=1758479782"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-morris.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}