A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. Bird
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| Author | Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 |
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| Title | A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Summary | "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronologically recounts the author's experiences and observations during her journey through the Rocky Mountains, highlighting the natural beauty of the landscapes and the various encounters she has with the local inhabitants, including Indigenous peoples and pioneers. The opening of the narrative sets the stage as Bird begins her adventure at Lake Tahoe, describing its breathtaking scenery and contrasting it with her experiences in San Francisco. She vividly paints a picture of the majestic mountains, the fertile valleys, and the diversity of life she encounters along her journey. Bird describes the sights and sounds of the wilderness, her interactions with the Digger Indians, and her reflections on the development of the American West. She also introduces her pioneering spirit and her sense of adventure as she navigates the rugged terrain and the social dynamics with the local settlers, setting the tone for her evocative accounts of life and nature in the Rockies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- Rocky Mountains |
| Subject | Women -- Rocky Mountains -- Biography |
| Subject | Women travelers -- Rocky Mountains -- Biography |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Rocky Mountains |
| Subject | Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Estes Park (Colo.) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 755 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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