Isabella Bird Bibliography

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Isabella Bird was a one of the most remarkable women adventurers and travel writes of Victorian times, travelling widely around remote parts of America and Asia. She was born 16th October 1831 in Yorkshire England. Her father was the local clergyman and one doctors advice she would accompany him on his rounds. The need was for fresh air and exercise as Isabella Bird was a sickly child, indeed at eighteen she underwent an operation to remove a tumour from her spine, whilst successful her condition worsened later. The best informed medical opinion for a cure at the time was a long sea voyage! she was duly despatched with £100 then resultant experience was translated into her first book. Subsequently she travelled the world and continued to do so even in her seventieth year. She died in Edinburgh in 1904 amidst plans for a trip to China. If you are looking for books by this author then our find a bookseller section may be of some assistance.

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