I have found a dream of beauty at which one might look all one's life and sigh. Not lovable, like the Sandwich Islands, but beautiful in its own way! A strictly North American beautyーsnow-splotched……続きを見る
Substantial progress in the fight against extreme poverty was made in the last two decades. But the slowdown in global economic growth and significant increases in income inequality in many develope……続きを見る
Foreign aid has no shortage of critics. Some argue that it undermines development and inherently does more harm than good; others insist that aid must be seriously reformed to work properly. Cash on……続きを見る
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, particul……続きを見る
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……続きを見る
"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 18……続きを見る
"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 meticulous……続きを見る
"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 a……続きを見る
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 intrep……続きを見る
"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 19……続きを見る
Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Among the Tibetans. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print.
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The letters of which these volumes are composed embrace the second half of journeys in the East extending over a period of two years. They attempt to be a faithful record of facts and impressions, b……続きを見る
Within the last century the Hawaiian islands have been the topic of various works of merit, and some explanation of the reasons which have led me to enter upon the same subject are necessary. I was ……続きを見る
Crecer y descubrir que hay mucho por desaprender. Continuar descubriendo todo lo que se nos ha impuesto como natural e incuestionable. Reconocer las ansiedades y en tiempo y secuencia, Audición, es ……続きを見る
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 travel……続きを見る
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 coll……続きを見る
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 th……続きを見る
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 norther……続きを見る
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 centur……続きを見る
"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 insigh……続きを見る
