A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a book written by Isabella L. Bird, which is now available in a large print edition. The book is a memoir of Bird's travels through the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. As a well-educated and independent woman, Bird's journey was unconventional for her time. She traveled alone, riding horses and mules through the rugged terrain of the western United States. Along the way, she encountered a variety of people and cultures, including Native Americans and cowboys. The book is written in a personal and descriptive style, with vivid descriptions of the scenery and people she encountered. Bird's observations provide a unique perspective on life in the American West during this period. This large print edition is perfect for readers who may have difficulty with smaller fonts, making it accessible to a wider audience.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.