A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Isabella L. Bird, a pioneering 19th-century British traveler, embarked on an 800-mile horseback journey to Colorado, drawn by its reputedly healthy air. Defying societal norms, she rode like a man rather than sidesaddle. Throughout her adventure, she penned a series of letters to her sister, which were later published in the Leisure Hour magazine and became the foundation for her acclaimed book, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains. Bird's narrative captures her unique experiences and insights as a woman adventurer of her time.