Publisher's Synopsis
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue written by Isabella Lucy Bird and first published in 1886. The book chronicles Bird's journey through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in the late 19th century. Bird was a British traveler and writer who had previously explored Australia, Hawaii, and the American West. In 1873, she set out on a solo journey through the Rockies, riding on horseback and staying with various families and communities along the way. The book is a vivid account of Bird's experiences, describing the rugged terrain, the wildlife, and the people she encountered. She writes about her interactions with Native American tribes, including the Arapaho and the Ute, and her observations on their culture and way of life. Bird also writes about the challenges she faced as a woman traveling alone in a remote and often dangerous region. She describes her encounters with rough characters, her struggles with illness and injury, and her determination to see the journey through to the end. Overall, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a fascinating and engaging travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the American West in the late 19th century. It is a testament to Bird's adventurous spirit and her passion for exploration and discovery.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.
