Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical lands of Persia and Kurdistan with Isabella Bird in "Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan." Dive into Bird's vivid narratives as she explores these lesser-known regions of the 19th century, capturing the essence of enchanting landscapes, fascinating customs, and memorable encounters. Traverse majestic deserts, navigate bustling bazaars, and uncover communities rich in traditions. "Journeys in Pe...
Embark on a visual and literary exploration of China through the lens and words of Isabella Bird in 'Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China.' Bird, the intrepid traveler and writer, offers a unique perspective on the Middle Kingdom during the late 19th century. This captivating collection combines Bird's keen observations with evocative photographs, providing a nuanced glimpse into the landscapes, people, and culture of China. Fr...
Découvrez l'épopée captivante de "The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither" par Isabella Bird, une intrépide exploratrice du XIXe siècle. Suivez Bird à travers son périple exaltant à travers la péninsule malaise, capturé avec une plume vive et immersive. Explorez des terres lointaines et des cultures fascinantes, tout en naviguant à travers les défis de l'époque victorienne. Laissez-vous emporter par cette aventure exotique, où l'intrépidité ...
In 1873 Isabella Bird embarked on a trip through 800 miles of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, on horseback, alone. In a series of letters originally written to her sister back home in England, Isabella gives us a detailed account of her travels. It is part Wild West, part nature journal, part historical document, and part character study of the quirky travelers and mountaineers she meets.
The Golden Chersonese - And the way Thither is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883.
Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebo...
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
