Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Isabella Lucy Bishop was an English explorer, writer, photographer and naturalist. Alongside fellow Englishwoman Fanny Jane Butler, she founded the John Bishop Memorial Hospital in Srinagar in modern-day Kashmir. She was also the first woman to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
The Englishwoman in America
Embark on a journey through 19th-century America with a curious Englishwoman as she navigates cultural differences and breathtaking landscapes, sharing her personal reflections and observations along the way.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
Witness a woman's incredible solo trek through the untamed Rocky Mountains, where she faces both breathtaking beauty and rugged challenges.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Chinese pictures : $b notes on photographs made in China
Journey into a rarely seen China through vivid descriptions and historical photographs, revealing a society striving to overcome foreign perceptions.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
Venture into the exotic Malay Peninsula of the late 1800's through vibrant letters, where a daring traveler uncovers a world of untold beauty, complex histories, and cultural diversity.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs
Embark on an unforgettable expedition through rugged landscapes and ancient cultures with a 19th-century traveler facing extreme conditions and unknown tribes.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Notes on Old Edinburgh
Venture into the grim underbelly of a seemingly beautiful city, where poverty and neglect collide, revealing the urgent need for social reform and compassion in the Victorian era.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Unbeaten Tracks in Japan
A lone female adventurer journeys into uncharted territory, immersing herself in an exotic land as she interacts with unfamiliar people and culture, facing challenges at every turn.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 1 (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs
Embark on a 19th-century adventure through Persia and Kurdistan, where a brave traveler encounters unpredictable elements and bustling communities, seeking to understand an unfamiliar world.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
The Hawaiian Archipelago
Embark on a remarkable 19th-century voyage as a lone traveler explores the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands, seeking healing and discovery amidst turbulent seas and unfamiliar shores.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Among the Tibetans
A lone traveler and her eccentric companions journey through a faraway land where few have gone before.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Among the Tibetans
Embark on a journey into the unknown with a daring traveler as she navigates breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and the challenges of a remote world.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Korea and her neighbors A narrative of travel, with an account of the recent vicissitudes and present position of the country
Journey to a hidden kingdom on the edge of monumental change, where ancient traditions clash with the winds of outside influence.
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird