A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

Isabella Lucy Bird's collection of letters captures her remarkable six-month journey through the Colorado Rockies in 1879. Riding over 1,000 miles, she navigates the challenges of uncharted wilderness, detailing her adventures and encounters with the unpredictable landscape. Each letter reveals her resilience and spirit as she seeks shelter in unfamiliar places, showcasing both the beauty and the harshness of nature during her extraordinary expeditions.