Isabella Bird

Isabella Bird (1831–1904) was an explorer, writer and naturalist.

Also recorded as Isabella Lucy Bird; Isabella Bishop; Isabella Lucy Bishop; Isabella Lucy Bird Bishop; Isabella L. Bird.

Overview

Born at Boroughbridge in 1831, died at Edinburgh in 1904.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, natural science and photography.

Membership is recorded of Royal Geographical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Korea and Her Neighbours.

Work by Isabella Bird is recorded in the collections of National Museum of World Cultures.

Distinctions recorded are Colorado Women's Hall of Fame and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Isabella Bird”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q288210: Isabella Bird

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