The Life of Isabella Bird (Mrs. Bishop), by Anna M. Stoddart. Published by John Murray, 1907

The life and travels of Isabella Bird (1831-1904) are among the most remarkable of the nineteenth century, and this biography by Anna M. Stoddart offers a detailed and engaging account of her extraordinary career. Drawing on Bird's own writings, letters, and contemporary sources, The Life of Isabella Bird traces her journeys across North America, Japan, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as her later work as a pioneering female Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. The work provides valuable insight not only into her travels, but also into her character, motivations, and the wider context of Victorian exploration, making it an essential companion to her published narratives and a significant work in its own right.

The Life of Isabella Bird (Mrs. Bishop), by Anna M. Stoddart. With Maps and Illustrations.

Published by John Murray, London, 1907. First reprint of the Second Edition, January 1907. The first edition printing of this book was just before in October 1906. An uncommon early printing.

A good green cloth hardback with attractive front cover design , printed with gilt and blue ink. Spine titles also in gilt. Covers with some wear - particularly to the spine which has some discolored markings. With a little give in the binding. Previous owner's inscriptions to endpapers consisistent with publication date.

Some offsetting to endpapers.Text is bright and clean throughout, with just very mild age-toning and the occasional light scattered spot. With gilt top edge and rough cut to other edges. Noticeable opening between spine and text block when opened, reflecting some weakening to the binding, though all remains intact and secure.

Text in English.

xii + 416pp +  (2) colour fold-out maps + (4) Publisher's list. With attractive portrait frontispiece with facsimile inscription + 36 Additional black and white plates + 1 full page text illustration; All present as called for.

Dimensions: approx 229mm high x 155mm wide x 55mm deep.
Weight: approx 956g (unpacked).