Embrace of the Wild
Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird
by Linda Ballou
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Pub Date Feb 02 2021 | Archive Date Feb 23 2021
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Description
Free spirit and fearless explorer Isabella Lucy Bird’s desire to travel and write about her adventures is not what her Evangelical parents had in mind for their daughter. A strong-willed woman with a keen intellect and curious mind drove her forward, but frail health prevented Isabella from leading the vibrant life she so desired. At the age of forty, she pushed all social convention aside, ignored failed remedies of the doctors and embarked on a world voyage in 1873 that changed her forever.
A six month detour in the lush Hawaiian Islands gave her new strength and stamina. A tenacious horsewoman she rode with Hawaiian natives up the flank of Kilauea to the fiery home of the Goddess Pele’s and into the depths of Waipio Valley where the gods come close. From there, she determined to explore the wonders of Colorado, where she rode 800 miles solo on her mare Birdie. In Estes Park she met an unlikely soulmate in the form of the mercurial character named Rocky Mountain Jim. She prevailed upon him to guide her up Longs Peak. Jim shared the majesty of his realm, allowed her to know the embrace of the wild and opened the floodgate to repressed sensuality.
Hers is a story of raw courage, tenacity and unflagging desire to be true to her destiny.
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| ISBN | 9798702098043 |
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Featured Reviews
Ann F, Reviewer
What a wonderful read! Reading this book was like taking a vacation and never having to leave home. I loved reading about the places she visited and the adventures she had. Loved it!! Thank you Wind Dancer Press via NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Jan T, Reviewer
Meticulously researched fictionalized biography of an amazing woman. Ms. Bird (1831-1904) wrote 38 books in her own time detailing her travels and more, but here there is an accounting of her personal trials and tribulations as a child (including spinal surgery WITHOUT ANESTHESIA) and how the rigors of travel actually helped reduce her physical pain (especially when she chucked her corsets!). It is written as if by the woman herself and is wonderful. I've already purchased a copy.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Wind Dancer Press via NetGalley. Thank you!
Annette J, Reviewer
A very descriptive vivid account of one woman’s desire to travel and see the world. I love the cover of this book.
This book was easy to read and allows you to see the countryside through her eyes. I enjoyed the book.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy
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