A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Language: EnglishPublished: December 1, 1996

Subjects:

West (U.S.)Description and travel Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 Travel Rocky Mountains Women Biography Women travelers Frontier and pioneer life Estes Park (Colo.)

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography Biographies - 1 History - American

Authors:

Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
1831 - 1904

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About this book

In the late 19th century, as the American frontier expanded, Isabella L. Bird embarked on an extraordinary journey through the Rocky Mountains, capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration. In "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains," Bird vividly details her encounters with breathtaking landscapes and the resilient people she meets along the way. Her unique perspective as a woman traveler in a male-dominated society offers insights into both the natural world and the cultural dynamics of the time. This travel narrative is a treasure for students, civic activists, and historians alike, revealing the unyielding spirit of exploration and the profound connection between humanity and nature. Discover the untamed beauty and compelling stories woven through Bird's remarkable experiences.