A Lady's Life In The Rocky Mountains: With An Introd. by Daniel J. Boorstin
A Lady's Life In The Rocky Mountains: With An Introd. by Daniel J. Boorstin

Author: Isabella L. Bird

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. Bird: Join intrepid traveler Isabella Bird on her captivating journey through the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains. As a pioneering woman explorer in the late 19th century, Bird defies societal expectations and embarks on a solo adventure across the untamed wilderness. Through her vivid descriptions and heartfelt observations, she paints a vivid picture of the landscape, wildlife, and the remarkable people she encounters. This memoir of courage and wanderlust stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and a woman ahead of her time. Key Aspects of the Book "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains": Bold Female Adventurer: Isabella Bird's remarkable journey challenges traditional gender roles, showcasing the strength and resilience of a trailblazing woman explorer. Vivid Descriptions of Nature: Bird's detailed observations immerse readers in the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains, capturing the essence of the untamed wilderness. Encounters with the People: The memoir explores the rich cultural encounters and friendships forged on her journey, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who call the mountains home.

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Author: Isabella Bird

Publisher: E-Artnow

Published: 2020-12-30

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9788027308767

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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travel book, by Isabella Bird, describing her 1873 trip to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The book is a compilation of letters that Isabella Bird wrote to her sister, Henrietta. In 1872, Isabella left Britain, going first to Australia, then to Hawaii, which she refers to as the Sandwich Islands. In 1873 she travelled to Colorado, then the Colorado Territory. After living a time in Hawaii, she takes a boat, to San Francisco. She passed the area of Lake Tahoe, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to ultimate Estes Park, Colorado, also elsewhere in and near the Rocky Mountains of the Colorado Territory. Early in Colorado, she met Rocky Mountain Jim, described as a desperado, but with whom she got along quite well. She described him as, "He is a man whom any woman might love but no sane woman would marry." She was the first white woman to stand atop Longs Peak, Colorado, pointing out that Jim "dragged me up, like a bale of goods, by sheer force of muscle." Rocky Mountain Jim treated her quite well, and it is sad to note, he was shot to death, seven months later. After many other adventures, Isabella Bird ultimately took a train, east. Upon publication, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains proved an "instant bestseller" and is still considered to be her best work.

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Author: Isabella L. Bird

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0486145514

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Eloquent descriptions by a middle-aged Englishwoman — traveling alone in the Colorado Rockies during 1873 — of flora and fauna, isolated settlers, vigilance committees, lynchings, and other fascinating subjects.

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Author: Bishop

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012-03-04

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781470179823

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The English writer Mrs. Bishop (aka Isabella Bird) was a household name in the 19th century, and one of the great female explorers of all time. In 1873 she travelled extensively in the Rocky Mountains of North America, especially in the Colorado Territory, still a very wild place at the time. This book consists of the letters she wrote to her sister about her experiences there, including her encounters with the one-eyed desperado and outlaw Jim Nugent, who was killed shortly afterwards. Mrs. Bishop's book will appeal to any aficionado of quality travel writing, or to those with an interest in American frontier history.

A Ladys Life in the Rocky Mountains
A Ladys Life in the Rocky Mountains

Author: Isabella Bird

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781725566866

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A Ladys Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella Bird Dressed practically and riding not sidesaddle but frontwards like a man (though she threatened to sue the Times for saying she dressed like one), she covered over 800 miles in the Rocky Mountains in 1873. Her letters to her sister, first printed in the magazine Leisure Hour, comprised her fourth and perhaps most famous book, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains. Bird's time in the Rockies was enlivened especially by her acquaintance with Jim Nugent, "Rocky Mountain Jim," a textbook outlaw with one eye and an affinity for violence and poetry. "A man any woman might love but no sane woman would marry," Bird declared in a section excised from her letters before their publication. Nugent also seemed captivated by the independent-minded Bird, but she ultimately left the Rockies and her "dear desperado." Nugent was shot dead less than a year later. Other notable books by Isabella Bird include Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Among the Tibetans, and The Englishwoman in America. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.