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These are the valiant and lyrically descriptive letters, written in 1873, by Isabella Bird, a courageous and spirited Englishwoman, telling her sister of her adventures on horseback over 800 miles of American wilderness.

Isabella Lucy Bird was a 19th century English traveller, writer, and natural historian. She was a sickly child, however, while she was travelling she was almost always healthy. Her first trip, in 1854, took her to America, visiting relatives. Her first book, The Englishwoman in America was published anonymously two years later. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan is compiled of the letters she sent to her sister during her 7 months sojourn in Japan in 1878. Her travels there took her from Edo (now called Tokyo) through the interior - where she was often the first foreigner the locals had met - to Niigata...

Join us on a captivating journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rugged adventures of a womans life in the Rocky Mountains. This podcast delves into her experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering a unique perspective on life in the wild and the beauty of nature.

Journey with Isabella L. Bird, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, as she delves into the heart of Korea from 1894 to 1897. Renowned for her engaging style, Bird takes readers on a vivid adventure through both North and South Korea, offering a rich tapestry of the landscapes, people, and customs of the then Hermit Kingdom. Bird’s exploration coincided with a period of tremendous upheaval in Korea, a time when Japan occupied the nation and relationships deteriorated, prompting her to flee to Manchuria and later Russia. She returned to a drastically changed Korea, where she ...

Isabella Bird began travelling while in her early twenties to help alleviate illness that had plagued her since childhood. She was a single woman in her early forties when she made her trek through the Rocky Mountains. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains details this fascinating account of her travels through a series of letters written to her sister, Henrietta. These letters are filled with beautiful, vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people she encountered, the way of life, and a mountain man named Jim Nugent, that was as rough as they come, but a complete gentleman with Ms. Bird. She ...

Join Isabella Bird as she embarks on an enchanting six-month journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sandwich Islands. Experience the allure of swaying palm groves, vibrant coral reefs, and majestic volcanoes as she immerses herself in the rich culture and natural beauty of Hawaii. This captivating narrative invites listeners to explore the wonders of this tropical paradise through the eyes of a passionate traveler.

Among the Tibetans is an enthralling account of a daring journey through Tibet by the fearless English traveller, Isabella L. Bird. Known for her adventurous spirit and meticulous observations, Bird embarked on this expedition during an era when such solitary travels, especially for women, were considered perilous. This podcast vividly brings to life her detailed descriptions of the stunning Tibetan landscapes, exotic flora, unique customs, and religious practices of the local people. Listen in to this fascinating narrative and experience the mystique of a world long vanished.