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Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
1831
1904
Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird
Bishop, Isabella Bird
Bishop, Mrs. J. F.
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
"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.)
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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- Rocky Mountains
Women -- Rocky Mountains -- Biography
Women travelers -- Rocky Mountains -- Biography
Frontier and pioneer life -- Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel
Estes Park (Colo.) -- Biography
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