letter LUCY BIRD

Question 1

context of author

Answer 1

isabella lucy bird is an explorer, an unusual occupation or hobby for a woman in her era
did missionary work
author of five books
first female member and award winner of royal scottish geographical society

Question 2

context of production

Answer 2

written with slight intent of publication because she had published her previous letters

Question 3

context of reception

Answer 3

written to her sister henrietta bird
had already published her first book of letters so intended for this to be published aswell illustrated intent by the lack of personal discourse