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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2074: Isabella Bird

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 2, 2021 · Episode: 2074 Isabella Bird, A remarkable powerhouse of the 19th-century travel literature. Today, a Victorian lady takes a trip.

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