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The intrepid explorer recounts her 1878 excursion by pack horse, rickshaw, and foot into the back country of the Far East. In poignant, vivid letters, Bird describes the vicissitudes of her journey -- the difficulties as well as the excitement and rewards. 40 of Bird's own sketches and photographs illustrate her captivating stories.Bird, Isabella Lucy is the author of 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486445151 and ISBN 0486445151.
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