"A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains" by Isabella L. Bird is a captivating account of a 19th-century journey. The book follows the author’s adventures through the amazing Rocky Mountains, sharing a detailed timeline of what she saw and what happened, from striking landscapes to meetings with Native Americans and early settlers. Starting at Lake Tahoe, the story shows off the area’s remarkable beauty. Bird captures the unique wilderness experiences she encounters through the mountains, including describing interactions with the local peoples. Her pioneering outlook shines through as she journeys through rough lands, capturing in great detail the experiences that shape her observations of life and nature in the Rockies.
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Witness a woman's incredible solo trek through the untamed Rocky Mountains, where she faces both breathtaking beauty and rugged challenges.
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1996-12-01
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About the AuthorIsabella 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.
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.
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