Isobel (or Isobella) Gunn (1 August 1781 – 7 November 1861), also known as John Fubbister or Mary Fubbister, was a Scottish labourer employed by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), …

Aug 9, 2018 · Isobel Gunn (sometimes spelled Isabel, a.k.a. Isabella Gunn, John Fubbister and Mary Fubbister), labourer (born 10 August 1780 in Tankerness, Scotland; died 7 November …

Isobel Gunn's story resonates with women today. Why would an 18th century Orkney lass run off to the Canadian wilds disguised as a man,? How was she discovered?

Jan 27, 2016 · The first European woman to enter western Canada, Scottish teenager Isobel Gunn was only 15 when she disguised herself as a man, traveled to the Canadian wilderness …

GUNN, ISABEL (known variously as Isabella Gun, John Fubbister, and Mary Fubbister), HBC servant; b. probably in St Andrew’s Parish, near Kirkwall, Scotland; fl. 1806–9. Isabel Gunn’s …

Jul 24, 2025 · Yet Isobel Gunn’s journey remains a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and the quest for adventure in the northwoods of North America. Check out the full list of our 50 …

Isobel Gunn (sometimes also called Isabel) lived from 1 August 1781 to 7 November 1861. She enrolled as a man in the Hudson's Bay Company and was the first European woman to reach …

Beyond Extraordinary: Isobel Gunn Our newest Spotlight from the series ‘Behind the Story’. In this series we take a closer look at the fascinating history behind stories which have been shared …

Isobel (or Isobella) Gunn (1 August 1781 – 7 November 1861), also known as John Fubbister or Mary Fubbister, was a Scottish labourer employed by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), …

Jan 1, 1999 · Isobel Gunn, Audrey Thomas's eighth novel, is the heart-rending tale of a poor Orkney woman who tries to escape her tragic family circumstances by disguising herself as a …