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Isabella L. Bird, a pioneering 19th-century British traveler, embarked on an 800-mile horseback journey to Colorado, drawn by its reputedly healthy air. Defying societal norms, she rode like a man rather than sidesaddle. Throughout her adventure, she penned a series of letters to her sister, which were later published in the Leisure Hour magazine and became the foundation for her acclaimed book, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains. Bird's narrative captures her unique experiences and insights as a woman adventurer of her time.
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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, Isabella Bird
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- Released
- 2009
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Isabella Bird
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9781438528342
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, History, Nature, Travel, Adventure, Autobiographies & Memoirs
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
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- Isabella L. Bird, a pioneering 19th-century British traveler, embarked on an 800-mile horseback journey to Colorado, drawn by its reputedly healthy air. Defying societal norms, she rode like a man rather than sidesaddle. Throughout her adventure, she penned a series of letters to her sister, which were later published in the Leisure Hour magazine and became the foundation for her acclaimed book, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains. Bird's narrative captures her unique experiences and insights as a woman adventurer of her time.