Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-147) and index.
Contents
The moment of emancipation -- Ida Pfeiffer : twice around the world -- Isabella Bird Bishop : escape from civilization -- Florence Baker : adventures on the Nile -- Fanny Bullock Workman : Himalayan heroine -- Mary Kingsley : wandering through west Africa -- Alexandra David-Neel : to the forbidden city -- Marguerite Baker Harrison : born for trouble -- Louise Arner Boyd : a socialite in the Arctic -- Freya Stark : the art of travel -- The journey continues.
Summary
Describes some of the explorations and discoveries made by women throughout history, including Ida Pfeiffer, Isabella Bird Bishop, and Florence Baker.
