THE STORY OF IDA PFEIFFER and Her Travels in Many Lands, London: Thomas Nelson & Sons, Edinburgh and New York, 1879. In 12mo, p. 207. Ida Laura Pfeiffer (1797-Vienna), was an Austrian traveler and travel book author. She was one of the first female explorers, whose popular books were translated into seven languages. She was a member of geographical societies of both Berlin and Paris, but not of Royal Geographical Society in London due to her sex. Richly illustrated. Publisher’s embossed bound in gilt and black, visible use wear. Good condition inside.