A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (eBook, ePUB) - Bird, Isabella
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In 'A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains' by Isabella Bird, readers are taken on a literary journey through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. Bird's account is presented in a vivid and descriptive style, highlighting the beauty and challenges of her solo travels through the untamed wilderness. This firsthand narrative provides valuable insights into the culture, society, and nature of the American West during this time period. The book is a blend of travel writing, memoir, and cultural commentary, making it a unique and engaging read for those interested in women's travel writing in a historical context.…mehr

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In 'A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains' by Isabella Bird, readers are taken on a literary journey through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. Bird's account is presented in a vivid and descriptive style, highlighting the beauty and challenges of her solo travels through the untamed wilderness. This firsthand narrative provides valuable insights into the culture, society, and nature of the American West during this time period. The book is a blend of travel writing, memoir, and cultural commentary, making it a unique and engaging read for those interested in women's travel writing in a historical context.
Autorenporträt
Isabella Bird was a nineteenth century English explorer, writer, and natural historian whose extensive travels and writings earned her the first female membership of the Royal Geographical Society.In 1879 she visited Malaya, Singapore, Indo-China and Hong Kong, writing 23 letters home to her sister Hennie in Scotland, and naming the collection The Golden Chersonese, the ancient Greek name for the Malay Peninsul