Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783783342
Year: 2022
Publisher: Granta
Dive into a riveting exploration of history with 'Undreamed Shores.' This compelling book unearths the untold stories of pioneering women explorers at the dawn of the twentieth century. Katherine Routledge, Maria Czaplicka, Winifred Blackman, Beatrice Blackwood, and Barbara Freire-Marreco defied the constraints of their time, charting the enigmatic terrains of Siberia, the uncharted interior of New Guinea, Easter Island, and the banks of the Nile.
As you turn each page, witness their courageous journeys as they confronted gender biases and social prejudices to unveil forgotten worlds. 'Undreamed Shores' not only sheds light on their audacious endeavors but also provides an extraordinary insight into women's suffrage and Britain's colonial legacy. This historical narrative is an essential read that captures the essence of resilience and exploration.
Perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone captivated by the quest for knowledge, this book showcases the struggles and triumphs of women whose legacies continue to inspire today. Discover how their adventurous spirits sought new freedoms amid adversity, and reflect on the melancholy that awaited them upon their return to England.
This book is a must-have for your collection of historical biographies and women's studies. Order now to embark on a journey through untold histories. Fast and reliable delivery options are available, ensuring that 'Undreamed Shores' arrives at your doorstep promptly, ready to immerse you in its captivating storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783783342
Year: 2022
Publisher: Granta
Description:
At the dawn of the twentieth century, Katherine Routledge, Maria Czaplicka, Winifred Blackman, Beatrice Blackwood and Barbara Freire-Marreco set out to explore the furthest reaches of the globe. Resisting pernicious sexism and misogyny, they were among the first women to study at university and went on to chart now-vanished worlds, seeking new freedoms in in the wastelands of Siberia, the uncharted interior of New Guinea, on Easter Island, and in the villages of the Nile. Yet upon their return to England, they found only loss, madness and regret waiting for them.
An extraordinary insight into women's suffrage at the turn of the century and a revelatory study of Britain's colonial legacy, Undreamed Shores is an extraordinary portrait of a pioneering quintet whose struggles helped usher in a brighter dawn.
ISBN: 9781783783342
Year: 2022
Publisher: Granta
Dive into a riveting exploration of history with 'Undreamed Shores.' This compelling book unearths the untold stories of pioneering women explorers at the dawn of the twentieth century. Katherine Routledge, Maria Czaplicka, Winifred Blackman, Beatrice Blackwood, and Barbara Freire-Marreco defied the constraints of their time, charting the enigmatic terrains of Siberia, the uncharted interior of New Guinea, Easter Island, and the banks of the Nile.
As you turn each page, witness their courageous journeys as they confronted gender biases and social prejudices to unveil forgotten worlds. 'Undreamed Shores' not only sheds light on their audacious endeavors but also provides an extraordinary insight into women's suffrage and Britain's colonial legacy. This historical narrative is an essential read that captures the essence of resilience and exploration.
Perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone captivated by the quest for knowledge, this book showcases the struggles and triumphs of women whose legacies continue to inspire today. Discover how their adventurous spirits sought new freedoms amid adversity, and reflect on the melancholy that awaited them upon their return to England.
This book is a must-have for your collection of historical biographies and women's studies. Order now to embark on a journey through untold histories. Fast and reliable delivery options are available, ensuring that 'Undreamed Shores' arrives at your doorstep promptly, ready to immerse you in its captivating storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783783342
Year: 2022
Publisher: Granta
Description:
At the dawn of the twentieth century, Katherine Routledge, Maria Czaplicka, Winifred Blackman, Beatrice Blackwood and Barbara Freire-Marreco set out to explore the furthest reaches of the globe. Resisting pernicious sexism and misogyny, they were among the first women to study at university and went on to chart now-vanished worlds, seeking new freedoms in in the wastelands of Siberia, the uncharted interior of New Guinea, on Easter Island, and in the villages of the Nile. Yet upon their return to England, they found only loss, madness and regret waiting for them.
An extraordinary insight into women's suffrage at the turn of the century and a revelatory study of Britain's colonial legacy, Undreamed Shores is an extraordinary portrait of a pioneering quintet whose struggles helped usher in a brighter dawn.