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A world of her own 24 amazing women explorers and adventurers / Michael Elsohn Ross.
| Author/creator | Ross, Michael Elsohn, 1952- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chicago : Chicago Review Press, [2014] |
| Description | xii, 259 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Twenty four amazing women explorers and adventurers. |
| Series | Women of action |
| Abstract | "The stories of two dozen fascinating female explorers, from a wide range of eras, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds, are profiled in this entertaining and educational resource. Each of the women profiled overcame many obstacles to satisfy her curiosity and passions, including Eleanor Creesy, who was a ship's navigator in the 1800s; Kate Jackson, an insatiable investigator of venomous snakes whose work has led her to remote Africa and Latin America; and Constanza Ceruti, the world's only female high-elevation archaeologist, who carries out excavations on the Earth's highest peaks in dangerously thin air and subzero temperatures. Offering not only important historical context but also original interviews with many intriguing modern explorers, this who's who of women explorers will provide inspiration to today's young women interested in nature, science, and a physical challenge"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013024947 |
| ISBN | 9781613744383 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |