A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. Bird

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Author Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904
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
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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