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9780195076882
Most books we read about exploration or discovery are books about men. This relates some of the explorations & discoveries made by women. Florence Baker's adventures on the Nile, Marguerite Harrison's exploits as housewife-turned-spy, & Sacagawea's journey relate just three of many wonderful achievents by women. Chronology, list of further readings, & index. Part of the Extraordinary Explorers series.Rebecca Stefoff is the author of 'Women of the World: Women Travelers and Explorers (Extraordinary Explorers)', published 1994 under ISBN 9780195076882 and ISBN 0195076885.
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