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  • Notes on Old Edinburgh
    Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
    'Notes on Old Edinburgh' by Isabella L. Bird offers a compelling glimpse into the social conditions of 19th-century Edinburgh, Scotland. This meticulously prepared edition republishes Bird’s observations on the city’s urban landscape and the lives of its poor. A valuable resource for those interested in social science, poverty, and urban history, the book provides a detailed lo...
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    15,79 €

  • Chinese Pictures
    Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
    'Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China' by Mrs. J.F. Bishop offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century China. More than just a collection of images, this volume provides invaluable insight into Chinese culture, customs, and traditions through stunning vintage photography.Explore the visual tapestry of a bygone era, showcasing the unique costumes and dail...
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    20,11 €

  • Chinese Pictures
    Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
    'Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China' by Mrs. J.F. Bishop offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century China. More than just a collection of images, this volume provides invaluable insight into Chinese culture, customs, and traditions through stunning vintage photography.Explore the visual tapestry of a bygone era, showcasing the unique costumes and dail...
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    33,75 €

  • The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither (Travels in Malaysia)
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither' is a travel narrative penned by Isabella Lucy Bird during the late 19th century, documenting her extensive journey through Southeast Asia. Published in 1883, this book chronicles Bird’s explorations across the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and other regions in what is now known as Malaysia and Thailand.In her signature descriptive style...
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    15,23 €

  • Korea and Her Neighbors
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'Korea and Her Neighbors' is a travelogue written by Isabella Lucy Bird, a renowned Victorian-era explorer and writer. Published in 1898, the book details Bird’s extensive travels throughout Korea and neighboring regions during the late 19th century.Isabella Bird’s writings are characterized by her vivid descriptions of the places she visited and the people she encountered. In ...
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    18,54 €

  • Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan (Volume 2)
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) is the second volume in Isabella Lucy Bird’s published memoirs recounting her continued travels through Persia and Kurdistan in the late 19th century. This volume provides Bird’s vivid first-hand account of her travels through the Upper Karun region and her visits with the Nestorian Rayahs Christian community.With her unique voi...
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    16,43 €

  • Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan (Volume 1)
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan (Volume 1)' is part of Isabella Lucy Bird’s travel writings, chronicling her expeditions through Persia (modern-day Iran) and Kurdistan in the latter half of the 19th century. Published in 1891, this volume recounts her immersive experiences, encounters, and observations during her extensive travels through these regions.Isabella Lucy Bird, kno...
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    15,26 €

  • The Englishwoman in America
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'The Englishwoman in America' penned by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a captivating firsthand account of her travels through the United States during the mid-19th century. Published in 1856, this insightful narrative presents Bird’s observations, encounters, and adventures as she traverses the diverse landscapes and cultures of America.Bird, a bold and intrepid traveler, provides v...
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    16,53 €

  • Notes on Old Edinburgh
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'Notes on Old Edinburgh' by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a compelling glimpse into the historical and architectural tapestry of Scotland’s capital city. In this book, published in 1891, Bird meticulously documents her explorations and observations of Edinburgh’s rich heritage.With vivid prose and keen insights, Bird navigates through the cobbled streets and historic landmarks, cap...
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    5,67 €

  • The Hawaiian Archipelago
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    In this 1875 travel memoir, Isabella Bird recounts her captivating journey through the enchanting Hawaiian Islands in 1873 at the age of 41. The narrative focuses on her daring exploration, particularly her challenging treks up two of the world’s tallest volcanoes located on the Big Island: Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Starting her journey on Oahu, Bird explores the bustling city o...
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    16,48 €

  • Among the Tibetans
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    At the age of 63, Isabella Lucy Bird embarked on a remarkable journey that would become the captivating narrative of ’Among the Tibetans.’ Published in the late 19th century, this account chronicles her awe-inspiring and formidable voyages across the sprawling Tibetan Plateaus and the breathtaking Himalayan mountain realms. Beginning her expedition in 1889, Bird ventured into t...
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    8,60 €

  • Chinese Pictures
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    Originally published in 1902, ’Chinese Pictures-Notes on Photographs Made in China’ immerses readers in the enigmatic world of China through the remarkable perspective of Isabella L. Bird, an intrepid explorer and perceptive chronicler. This exceptional compilation encapsulates Bird’s astute observations and evocative descriptions, complementing a striking series of photographs...
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    8,15 €

  • A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    Published in 1879, ’A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains’ is a compelling collection of letters penned by Isabella Lucy Bird, addressed to her sister and chronicling her extraordinary expeditions through the rugged terrains of the Colorado Rockies. Across an eventful six-month journey astride a horse, Bird traversed over 1,000 miles, venturing through vast expanses of uncharted...
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    18,57 €

  • Unbeaten Tracks in Japan
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    Isabella Bird’s 1878 expedition through Japan, chronicled in ’Unbeaten Tracks in Japan,’ immerses readers in an extraordinary odyssey across the seldom-explored territories of Japan’s remote northern and central regions. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, Bird adopts an unconventional prose style, crafting a captivating tale of her off-the-beaten-path escapades....
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    17,72 €

  • The Englishwoman In America
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    The Englishwoman in America, the first of Isabella Bird’s numerous travel-related publications, was released in 1856. She recalls in great detail the difficulties and annoyances she had while traveling by road to Boston, Cincinnati, and Chicago as well as while traveling by sea from England to Halifax. The book’s 20 chapters are jam-packed with stories of pickpockets, suitcase ...
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    29,99 €

  • A Lady’s Life In the Rocky Mountains
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travel book by British traveler Isabella Bird, recounting her 1873 excursion to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, on the border of the US. The book is a collection of letters that Bird wrote to her sister, Henrietta, and was published in 1879 by John Murray. In 1872, Isabella Bird left England and went first to Australia, then to Hawaii,...
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    21,30 €

  • Among The Tibetans
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    Among The TibetansThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools t...
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    10,65 €

  • Traveling Japan’s Deep Interior
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'Finally the treatment these true classics deserve: thoroughly re-edited and modernized texts, with glossary, index...and beautiful layout to boot.'Isabella Lucy Bird (1831-1904), the English author, photographer, and explorer, is one of the most intrepid foreigners to have traveled Japan’s interior during the late eighteen-seventies, not long after Japan’s forced opening to th...
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    24,97 €

  • Korea & Her Neighbours
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    'Korea & Her Neighbours' by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a captivating narrative of travel and insight into the late 19th-century Korea. In this first volume, Bird recounts her experiences exploring the country, providing a detailed account of its culture, people, and political landscape. Through vivid descriptions and keen observations, she captures the essence of a nation underg...
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    26,16 €

  • The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
    Isabella Lucy Bird
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    70,82 €

  • Unbeaten Tracks in Japan - Volume 1
    Bird Isabella Lucy / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    72,05 €

  • Unbeaten Tracks in Japan
    Bird Isabella Lucy / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    63,58 €

  • Among the Tibetans
    Bird Isabella / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    43,64 €

  • The Yangtze Valley and Beyond
    Bird Isabella / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    94,81 €

  • Voyage D’Une Femme Aux Montagnes Rocheuses (1888)
    Isabella Lucy Bird / Elizabeth Martineau Des Chesnez
    Voyage D’Une Femme Aux Montagnes Rocheuses (1888) est un livre �����crit par Elizabeth Martineau Des Chesnez. Le livre relate l’histoire de son voyage dans les montagnes Rocheuses en Am�����rique du Nord. Elle d�����crit les paysages magnifiques qu’elle a rencontr�����s, les d�����fis qu’elle a d����� surmonter et les personnes qu’elle a rencontr�����es lors de son voyage. Le l...
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    34,35 €

  • Among Hills and Valleys in Western China
    Davies Hannah / Hannah Davies / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    62,63 €

  • Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan
    Bird Isabella / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    62,30 €

  • Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan - Volume 2
    Bird Isabella / Isabella Lucy Bird
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    70,81 €

  • The Englishwoman in America
    Isabella Lucy Bird
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    79,26 €

  • Journeys In Persia And Kurdistan V2
    Isabella Lucy Bird
    ''Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan V2'' is a travelogue written by Isabella Lucy Bird, originally published in 1891. The book is a detailed account of Bird’s travels through Persia and Kurdistan, including her experiences in the Upper Karun region during the summer months. Additionally, the book includes a visit to the Nestorian Rayahs, a Christian minority group living in the ...
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    41,75 €


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