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“Americans specially love superlatives. The phrases 'biggest in the world,' 'finest in the world,' are on all lips.”

Quote by Isabella Bird

Book:A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

This book offers a firsthand account of the author's life in the rugged and remote Rocky Mountains, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs of frontier living in the 19th century. more

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Isabella Bird, a British traveler and writer, was born on October 15, 1831, and died on October 7, 1904. She is renowned for her explorations and descriptions of the Far East, and is considered one of the most famous female travelers of the late 19th century. more

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