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No place for a lady : tales of adventurous women travelers / Barbara Hodgson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hodgson, Barbara, 1955-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Women travelers.
- Voyages and travels.
- Physical Description:
- 216 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Berkeley, Calif. : Ten Speed Press, [2002]
- Summary:
- Hodgson profiles adventurous women who sacrificed personal comfort and respectability to pursue experiences traditionally open only to men. Filled with fascinating portraits, historical maps, and intricate drawings, this is at once a beautifully illustrated exploration of early travel and a spirited celebration of women.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [207]-211) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1580084419
- OCLC:
- 49283714
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