Join Isabella Bird as she embarks on an extraordinary journey across Canada and the United States in the 1850s. As a brave Englishwoman traveling alone, she ventures to far-flung places like Chicago, Prince Edward Island, and Cincinnati. Through her keen observations, she captures the trials and tribulations of her travels, shaped by her unique perspective and the era in which she lived. From encounters with pickpockets to navigating cholera outbreaks and staying in rat-infested hotels, nothing deters her adventurous spirit. Experience her thrilling escapades and insightful reflections on a world that was both familiar and foreign to her. (Sibella Denton)