Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (1856–1928) was an American journalist and travel writer who authored books on Alaska, Japan, Java, China and India. Her legacy includes serving as the first woman on the board of the National Geographic Society and introducing the idea of planting Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C., a vision that became a reality in 1912.
Jinrikisha days in Japan
"Jinrikisha Days in Japan" by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid account of the au...
By Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago
"Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago" by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore is a geographical and travel exploration work written in the late 19...
By Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
Java : $b The garden of the East
"Java: The Garden of the East" by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed account of t...
By Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore