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Letters to Henrietta,Used
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Until the middleaged, unmarried Isabella Bird (18311904) left her native Scotland for an independent life of travel, she was debilitated by illness, suffering from 'neuralgia, pain in my bones, pricking like pins and needles in my limbs, excruciating nervousness, exhaustion, inflamed eyes, sore throat, swelling of the glands behind each ear, stupidity.' Bird was so weak that she required a steel support to hold her head up and spent most of her time confined to bed. Desperate to find a cure, her doctors finally packed her off to the Pacific and Switzerland. Once there, the fortyyearold invalid miraculously recovered, and became determined to seek any adventure that allowed her to see the singular beauty of nature.In Hawaii, she was the first woman to climb the world's highest volcano; in Perak, she rode elephants through the jungles; in Colorado, she scaled 14,000 foot mountains, spent six months traveling mostly alone on horseback, and fell in love with a oneeyed desperado named Rocky Mountain Jim. But whenever she came home to Scotland, her symptoms returned, making another trip essential. Bird's remarkable journeys took her to the remotest parts of the world and brought her considerable fame. She became the first female Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, advised Prime Minister William Gladstone on the issue of Armenian Christians, and was presented to Queen Victoria in 1893. Her numerous travel writings, including 'The Hawaiian Archipelago,' 'A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains,' 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan,' and 'The Golden Chersonese,' remain popular today.In this fascinating collection of Bird's previously unpublished letters to her homebound younger sister Henrietta, one experiences her journeys firsthand and gains insight into the ambiguous private life of a woman who often invented her public face. Containing correspondence from her first two grand tours to Australia, Hawaii, and Colorado in 18721873, and to Japan, China, Malaya, and the Holy Land in 18781879, 'Letters to Henrietta' provides a fresh view of the legendary Victorian traveler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' primarily explores the adventurous life of Isabella Bird, detailing her travels and the challenges she faced with her health while providing insights into her personal and public life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: The author of 'Letters to Henrietta' is Isabella Bird, a noted Victorian explorer and travel writer.
- Q: What type of book is 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' is a collection of previously unpublished letters written by Isabella Bird to her sister, reflecting on her travels and experiences.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' was published on February 27, 2003.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' is classified as a used book in very good condition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Isabella Bird's extraordinary life, her travels across the globe, and a glimpse into the personal thoughts and feelings she shared with her sister.
- Q: Is 'Letters to Henrietta' suitable for readers interested in travel writing? A: Yes, 'Letters to Henrietta' is highly suitable for readers interested in travel writing, especially those who appreciate historical accounts and the experiences of female explorers.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Letters to Henrietta'? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Letters to Henrietta' include illustrations or photographs? A: 'Letters to Henrietta' does not specifically mention the inclusion of illustrations or photographs in the product details.