In 1872; Isabella Bird; daughter of a clergyman; set off alone to the Antipodes 'in search of health' and found she had embarked on a life of adventurous travel. In 1873; wearing Hawaiian riding dress; she rode her horse through the American Wild West; a terrain only newly opened to pioneer settlement. The letters that make up this volume were first published in 1879. They tell of magnificent; unspoiled landscapes and abundant wildlife; of encounters with rattlesnakes; wolves; pumas and grizzly bears; and her reactions to the volatile passions of the miners and pioneer settlers. A classic account of a truly astounding journey.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. accurate.By Nelson ByrneA good picture of good people thrown into relieving Hell. The British could in theory done better; this book explains; but did well in spite of being unprepared for such evil. Well-written.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. After DaybreakBy KateBen Shephard has created a very even handed account of the unbelievable difficulties the military faced after coming upon Bergen-Belson; the near logistical capacity to get that many bodies buried; that many survivors treated and reaccomidated to clean and sanitary conditions and with no drugs to treat thypus; to rid a camp of the lice and fleas that spread thypus and to figure out a diet for the starving victims that did not kill more than it assisted...is not even something one could imagine the commanders to have at their disposal in the middle of battle conditions.People have meted out much post event criticism; the Allies should have known the conditions they would discover; should have had a reserve of medical specialists; should have prioritized supply lines. Critics always have a wonderful advantage of looking back from a distance imagining other scenarios. I find it amazing that as much was done given the Battalion that liberated this camp were in the middle of battles; that the Allies had groups of soldiers that they couldn't supply even though these soldiers certainly had priority over all civilians; because until an enemy surrenders the resupply of the military on the ground has the highest priority.It is a moving account; willing to address all of the errors; the small victories as the men and women who worked tirelessly to offer the best care they knew how to provided slowly addressed the overwhelming task before them. Half the camp had typhus and we had no drugs for typhus at the time. This is very moving; as it underlines mans unbelievable will to survive the most unimaginable conditions; and mans ability to tend to those who have suffered in spite of setbacks and loss.I think this is a very important text.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat service; great book
