Isabella Lucy Bird (1831 - 1904) was a nineteenth-century English explorer, writer, photographer and naturalist.

One of the 19th century's most adventurous travel writers offers vivid accounts of her journeys through Canada and the United States, from scenic vistas to dark encounters with cholera and slavery.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

This book offers a unique glimpse into late 19th-century China through the lens of Bird's personal experiences and observations.

Reproduction of the original.

Bird moved several times during her childhood. In 1832, Reverend Bird was appointed curate in Maidenhead, where Isabella's brother Edward was born and died in his first year.

Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, complete volume I and II, (Illustrated) Isabella Bishop (nee Bird) published her Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan in 1891, compiled from a series of letters home.

Isabella L. Bird's unique perspective as a female traveler in a male-dominated field adds depth and richness to her narrative, making this book a significant contribution to the genre.