A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British woman who spent six months exploring the American West in the late 1800s. The book is a fascinating account of her adventures, as she travels from Colorado to Wyoming, encountering a variety of people and landscapes along the way.Bird's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the challenges faced by those who lived there. She also provides insights into the social and cultural norms of the time, including the treatment of women and Native Americans.Throughout the book, Bird shares her observations and experiences with humor and insight, making this a compelling and engaging read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the American West. Whether you're a fan of adventure stories or simply curious about life in the late 1800s, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is sure to captivate and inspire.1881. With illustrations. Isabella Lucy Bird broke away from the traditions of the middle-class woman in Victorian Britain and established herself as a determined and intelligent traveler. Through her accounts of her travel adventures she challenged and delighted a wide and appreciative audience. Her travel books made her one of the most famous women in late-Victorian Britain. In the course of her travels, Bird landed in San Francisco and traveled to Colorado where she had her romantic adventure with the desperado Jim Nugent. For months in the high Rockies, in and around Estes Park, as autumn turned to winter, Isabella was beguiled not only by the wild Rocky Mountains but also by the charms of Mountain Jim who took her on expeditions and encouraged her boldness. With Jim's assistance she became the second woman to climb Long's Peak, a mountain of over 14,000 feet. This delightful volume recounts her adventures in the Rockies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.