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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

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Isabella Bird

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Pages: 324 pages
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Set in 1881, this illustrated account follows Isabella Lucy Bird, a trailblazing traveler who defied Victorian norms. Her adventures in San Francisco and Colorado lead her to a romantic entanglement with the outlaw Jim Nugent. Captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Bird embarks on daring expeditions, ultimately becoming the second woman to summit Long's Peak. This captivating narrative showcases her spirit of adventure and the transformative power of nature, while also highlighting her significant role in late-Victorian society.

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Title: A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
Language: English
Authors: Isabella Bird
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Released: 2004
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 324
ISBN13: 9781432613396
Tags: History, Non-Fiction, Maps and Travel, Biographies and Thoughts, Nature, Animals, Travel & Sightseeing, Nature, Adventure, Autobiography and Memoirs
Rating: 4.15 out of 5
Description: Set in 1881, this illustrated account follows Isabella Lucy Bird, a trailblazing traveler who defied Victorian norms. Her adventures in San Francisco and Colorado lead her to a romantic entanglement with the outlaw Jim Nugent. Captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Bird embarks on daring expeditions, ultimately becoming the second woman to summit Long's Peak. This captivating narrative showcases her spirit of adventure and the transformative power of nature, while also highlighting her significant role in late-Victorian society.