A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

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First published serially and then into a book in 1879, "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains" is one of the many accounts of Isabella L. Bird's amazing travels and adventures. Born in Yorkshire, England in 1831, Bird was never formally educated and was often sickly as a child, but she was an avid reader and loved the outdoors. In 1854, at the age of twenty-two, she left a comfortable life in England for her first trip abroad to America. She fell in love with discovering new places and defied tradition while undertaking grand adventures as an unmarried woman. Bird went onto travel to Australia and Hawaii, while publishing several accounts of her experiences, before finding her way to Colorado. "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains", her fourth publication and her most famous, contains the account of six months of her travels in 1873 through the rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies. The book is based upon her colorful letters sent back home to her sister and the account relates the many hardships of the great western frontier, the unique characters she meets, and the incredible natural world she found in the newly settled western territories. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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Isabella L. Bird, a pioneering explorer and travel writer in the nineteenth century, wrote her masterwork "The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither," which exemplifies her adventurous spirit and strong observation skills. This travelogue follows her voyage around the Malay Peninsula, painting a rich picture of the region's landscapes, cultures, and people. Bird's narrative transports readers to the difficult terrain of the Malay Peninsula, where she travels through dense jungles, navigates perilous rivers, and encounters a variety of creatures. Her interactions with indigenous peoples provide insights into their habits, traditions, and way of life, enhancing the narrative with personal interest and cultural depth. As an experienced traveler, Bird's work is distinguished by its descriptive richness and acute attention to detail. She catches the soul of each location she visits, building vivid pictures with her words and transporting readers to faraway places. Beyond its travelogue components, "The Golden Chersonese" is a historical source that provides unique insights into British colonial development in Southeast Asia during the late nineteenth century. Bird's reflections on colonialism's impact on indigenous cultures deepen the tale, pushing readers to consider questions of power, privilege, and cultural exchange.

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Erscheinungsjahr:	2019
Genre:	Importe
Produktart:	Reiseberichte
Region:	Reiseerzählungen
Rubrik:	Reisen
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781420965032
ISBN-10:	1420965034
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Bird, Isabella L.
Hersteller:	Digireads.com
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 8 mm
Von/Mit:	Isabella L. Bird
Erscheinungsdatum:	16.12.2019
Gewicht:	0,194 kg

Artikel-ID: 117908327

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Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2019
Genre:	Importe
Produktart:	Reiseberichte
Region:	Reiseerzählungen
Rubrik:	Reisen
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781420965032
ISBN-10:	1420965034
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Bird, Isabella L.
Hersteller:	Digireads.com
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 8 mm
Von/Mit:	Isabella L. Bird
Erscheinungsdatum:	16.12.2019
Gewicht:	0,194 kg