Umfang:
VII, 216 S.
ISBN:
9780786432059
Inhalt:
"This biographical dictionary provides an extensive guide to prominent female travelers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. British women make up the largest portion of the book's focus. Organized alphabetically by the adventurers' last names, each entry features biographical information including the woman's family background, her educational history, and a brief summary of her world travels"--Provided by publisher
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Women adventurers -- Additional women : travelers of interest
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Großbritannien
;
Entdeckerin
;
Abenteurerin
;
Geschichte 1750-1900
;
USA
;
Entdeckerin
;
Abenteurerin
;
Geschichte 1750-1900
;
Biografie
;
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