Isabella L. Bird

The Englishwoman in America

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LEGARE STREET PR
• Seitenzahl: 510
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 708g
• ISBN-13: 9781021186843
• ISBN-10: 1021186848
• Artikelnr.: 68933603

Autorenporträt

Isabella Lucy Bird (1831-1904) was an intrepid nineteenth-century English explorer, writer, photographer, and naturalist. With a curious and adventurous spirit that defied the expectations of her time, Bird traveled extensively at a time when women's travel was rare and remarkable. She is best known for her lively and vivid travel narratives that not only captured the imagination of the Victorian reading public but also contributed significantly to the genre of travel literature. Her written works, such as 'The Englishwoman in America' (1856), provide an insightful and often critical perspective of the places she visited. This particular book details her impressions and experiences during her travels in North America, offering rich observations on society, culture, and the natural environment. Bird's literary style combines descriptive prose with personal reflection, often infused with a sense of adventure and independence. Over her lifetime, her extensive travels and publications made her one of the most famous and admired writers of her era. She was the first woman elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, reflecting her significant contributions to travel literature and geography. Her works remain valuable resources for cultural and historical insights of the Victorian era's global landscape.