The Walk West continues the story of Peter Jenkins' journey - joined by Barbara Jenkins, the woman he met and married along the way - as they continue west from New Orleans on an epic quest to walk across America. Having reviewed the first book last May, I set out to quickly read and review … Continue reading Book Review: The Walk West (A Walk Across America 2)
Isabella Bird
Sisters Are Doin’ It (For Each Other)
Isabella Lucy Bird (married Bishop) - a nineteenth century writer, humanitarian, and famed Victorian traveler, who became the first woman elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society (among other major accomplishments) - was born October 15, 1831. Happy Birthday, ILB! During her travels, Isabella wrote letters she would later compile, edit and publish into books (still in print … Continue reading Sisters Are Doin’ It (For Each Other)
Wednesday Words on the Wild: Women
In celebration of International Women's Day, here are some quotes from Isabella L. Bird (later Bishop) who, beginning in the nineteenth-century, forged a career as a writer and explorer: Truly a good horse, good ground to gallop on, and sunshine, make up the sum of enjoyable travelling. I still vote civilization a nuisance, society a humbug and all conventionality … Continue reading Wednesday Words on the Wild: Women
Wednesday Words on the Wild: Campfires
Then it was strange to see the notorious desperado, a red-handed man, sleeping as quietly as innocence sleeps. But, above all, it was exciting to lie there, with no better shelter than a bower of pines, on a mountain 11,000 feet high, in the very heart of the Rocky Range, under twelve degrees of frost, … Continue reading Wednesday Words on the Wild: Campfires
Campfire Tales 