A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (eBook)
195 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738740-4 (EAN)
Isabella Bird, a pioneering female traveler and writer, was driven by a thirst for adventure and an indomitable curiosity about the world. Her journey to the Rocky Mountains was partly informed by contemporary social expectations and constraints, as well as her own poor health, which she sought to ameliorate through travel. Bird was a trailblazer in every sense, defying Victorian norms and carving out a legacy as one of the most celebrated travel writers of her time. The authenticity and resilience demonstrated in her journey through America's rugged terrain speak to a deep-seated tenacity and a desire to embrace the unknown.
In recommending 'A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains' for the modern reader, it is with the assertion that the book offers more than historic travel documentation. It is a testament to female audacity and self-determination during an era that often sought to curtail such virtues. Bird's narrative is a study in courage, cultural immersion, and natural wonder that resonates well beyond its temporal origins. The intrepid, the literary connoisseur, and the armchair adventurer alike will find in Isabella Bird's account a stirring and timeless chronicle that continues to inspire explorers of landscapes and literature alike.
Isabella Lucy Bird, born on October 15, 1831, in Boroughbridge, England, was an intrepid 19th-century traveler, writer, photographer, and naturalist. Her insatiable curiosity and chronic health issues compelled her to travel from a young age. Bird transcended the expectations of Victorian women, embarking on solo adventures that were unusual for women of her time. Her extensive travels led to a proliferation of literature detailing her experiences, the most notable of which is 'A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains' (1879), a vivid account of her adventures in the American West, which remains an important work in travel literature. Her narrative style combines keen observation, personal reflection, and a pioneering spirit, capturing the rugged landscapes and the spirit of the frontier. Bird's contributions to geography and ethnography were recognized by her election as the first female fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1892. Her works not only provide insights into the cultures she explored but also reflect her own transformative journey as a woman challenging the social norms of her era. She continued traveling and writing until her death on October 7, 1904, leaving behind a legacy of fearless exploration and written accounts that continue to inspire adventurers and scholars alike.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika |
Schlagworte | 19th century women explorers • American West History • Anne Frank • Becoming • born a crime • bossypants • Dreams From My Father • Eat Pray Love • exploration and travel literature • female travel memoirs • historical travel accounts • I Am Malala • I know why the caged bird sings • Isabella Bird adventures • Persepolis • pioneer women narratives • Rocky Mountains exploration • Victorian travel writing • We Should All Be Feminists • women in the wilderness |
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