LIBROS DEL AUTOR: isabella lbird

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  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains (1879) is a work of travel literature by British explorer Isabella Bird. Adventurous from a young age, Bird gained a reputation as a writer and photographer interested in nature and the stories and cultures of people around the world. A bestselling author and the first woman inducted into the Royal Geographical Society, Bird is recognized to...
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    18,56 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    First published serially and then into a book in 1879, “A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains” is one of the many accounts of Isabella L. Bird’s amazing travels and adventures. Born in Yorkshire, England in 1831, Bird was never formally educated and was often sickly as a child, but she was an avid reader and loved the outdoors. In 1854, at the age of twenty-two, she left a c...
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    9,89 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    This evocative and lively travelogue by Isabella L. Bird lifts the veil of the culture of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains as it was in the 1870s.We find in this classic travel book an authentic and eloquent portrayal of the beautiful peaks and breath-taking landscapes of rural North America. Braving the craggy landscape on horseback and on foot, the author manages to conquer s...
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    32,19 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    This evocative and lively travelogue by Isabella L. Bird lifts the veil of the culture of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains as it was in the 1870s.We find in this classic travel book an authentic and eloquent portrayal of the beautiful peaks and breath-taking landscapes of rural North America. Braving the craggy landscape on horseback and on foot, the author manages to conquer s...
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    14,11 €

  • The Hawaiian Archipelago - Six Months Among the Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, and Volcanoes of the Sandwich Islands
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    This early work is Isabella Lucy Bird 1875 travelogue, “The Hawaiian Archipelago”. Having travelled to the area for health reasons, Bird found herself spending almost seven months traversing the islands, exploring mountains, visiting active volcanoes, and living amongst the natives. An interesting and insightful account, this volume is highly recommended for fans of historical ...
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    36,04 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    Isabella L Bird (1831 - 1904) was a 19th century British traveler and writer. Since her father was a Church of England priest the family moved many times during her childhood. Bird traveled to Colorado when she heard the air was very healthy. She covered the 800 miles on horseback riding like a man and not sidesaddle. During her adventure she wrote a series of letters home to h...
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    25,04 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
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    49,12 €

  • Unbeaten Tracks in Japan
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    Isabella L Bird (1831 - 1904) was a 19th century British traveler and writer. Since her father was a Church of England priest, the family moved many times during her childhood. Bird traveled to Colorado when she heard the air was very healthy. She covered the 800 miles on horseback riding like a man and not sidesaddle. She also traveled extensively in Hawaii, Japan, Korea...
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    28,72 €

  • Among the Tibetans
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    Isabella Bird writes of her adventures in a manner that captivates her readers Isabella L Bird (1831 - 1904) was a 19th century British traveler and writer. Since her father was a Church of England priest the family moved many times during her childhood. Bird traveled to Colorado when she heard the air was very healthy. She covered the 800 miles on horseback riding like a m...
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    15,07 €

  • The Hawaiian Archipelago - Six Months Amongst The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    33,24 €

  • Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands (1882)
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    ''Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands'' is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, first published in 1882. The book chronicles Bird’s journey to the Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Sandwich Islands, where she spent six months exploring the natural wonders and cultural traditions of the archipelago. Throughout the book, Bir...
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    38,57 €

  • A Lady’s Life In The Rocky Mountain (1881)
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British traveler, writer, and naturalist. The book chronicles her journey through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in the late 19th century. Bird’s vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the flora and fauna, and the people she encounters on her journey make the book a fascinating read. She als...
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    36,50 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British woman who traveled alone through the Rocky Mountains in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of letters that Bird wrote to her sister during her journey, detailing her experiences and observations of the landscape, wildlife, and people she encountered. Bird’s writing is vivid ...
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    36,71 €

  • Unbeaten Tracks In Japan
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    Unbeaten Tracks In Japan is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British explorer and writer. The book chronicles her journey through Japan in the late 19th century, during a time when the country was just beginning to open up to the outside world. Bird’s travels take her to remote areas of the country that were largely untouched by Western influence, and she provides vi...
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    36,18 €

  • The Englishwoman In America
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    The Englishwoman In America is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a Victorian-era British traveler and writer. The book is a vivid account of her journey through the United States in the mid-19th century. Bird’s writing style is descriptive and engaging, and she provides a unique perspective on American life and culture during this time period. She travels through variou...
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    31,22 €

  • The Golden Chersonese And The Way Thither
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    The Golden Chersonese And The Way Thither is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird. The book is an account of her journey through the Malay Peninsula, which was then known as the Golden Chersonese. The author provides a detailed description of the people, culture, and geography of the region. She also shares her personal experiences and adventures during her journey, includi...
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    37,55 €

  • The Hawaiian Archipelago
    Isabella L. Bird / Isabella LBird
    The Hawaiian Archipelago is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a renowned British explorer and writer, describing her experiences during her journey to the Hawaiian Islands in the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of her travels across the archipelago, including her observations of the local culture, customs, and traditions of the Hawaiian people. Bird’s ...
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    38,89 €