Encyclopedia of Women's Travel and Exploration by Patricia D. Netzley (English)

Description: Encyclopedia of Women's Travel and Exploration by Patricia D. Netzley Covers the range of history from prehistoric times to the present, offering biographical entries on the most famous real and fictional women travellers, explorers, and adventurers from all countries of the world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Come along on a fascinating journey of women on the move. This exciting work offers insights into why and how women travel, emphasizing the was womens experiences, concerns, and motivations are unique. This book is rich in history, covering women travelers from prehistoric times to the prehistoric times to the present. More than 450 biographical and informative entries describe how women became travelers, explorers, and adventurers. Included are descriptions of some of the many travel books written by and about women. The ^IEncyclopedia^R will appeal to readers interested in womens studies, womens history, travel literature, and the travel industry. Students at all levels, researchers, teachers and professors, and others will benefit from this unique resource. Selected entries include:Jacqueline AuriolMountaineersAviatorsNational Geographic SocietyBox-Car BerthaAnnie Smith eckCalifornia Gold RushPiratesDaredevilsRiver Rafters DogsleddingEleanor RooseveltExplorers ClubSacagaweaAnn GardnerSuperstitionsHitchhikersTibetIditarodTravel WritersJoan of ArcSojourner TruthLife in Prairie LandWomens Air Corps (WACs) Author Biography PATRICIA D. NETZLEY is a freelance writer who has published nonfiction for children, young adults, and adults. Her publications include The Assassination of President Kennedy, The Importance of Queen Victoria, The Mysterious Death of Butch Cassidy, and Life During the Renaissance. Table of Contents PrefaceGuide to Selected TopicsAlphabetical EntriesIndex Review .,."a unique volume covering a subject of scholarly and personal interest."-Feminist Collections.,."the ultra-brief treatments are valuable as jumping-off points for further research--whether for school or inspiration--but not as an end in themselves."-Todays Librarian?...a unique volume covering a subject of scholarly and personal interest.?-Feminist Collections?...the ultra-brief treatments are valuable as jumping-off points for further research--whether for school or inspiration--but not as an end in themselves.?-Todays Librarian?A brief bibliography, a detailed index, some black-and-white photos, and useful references for further reading are all included. Best suited for school or academic libraries where information on women as explorers is in demand.?-Library Journal?A work such as this saves a number of important women from obscurity. The Encyclopedia of Womens Travel and Exploration is more comprehensive and is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries.?-Booklist?This book fills an important gap in the growing body of literature on women travelers and explorers....Educational and full of surprises, this work is highly recommended for public and college libraries.?-American Reference Books Annual?This is a good place to start researching when writing a report about a female traveler. Recommended for high school collections.?-Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)?This is a well-compiled reference book and makes fascinating reading....nicely presented and easy to access and certainly worth a place on modern reference shelves or in a womens collection.?-Reference Reviews?Women, of course, have traveled throughout history, but few of their explorations have been thoroughly documented and publicized. The Encyclopedia of Womens Travel and Exploration, despite a few shortcomings, takes an important first step in meeting this objective. Recommended for large public libraries and academic libraries, particularly those with a womens studies section.?-Reference & User Service Quarterly..."a unique volume covering a subject of scholarly and personal interest."-Feminist Collections..."the ultra-brief treatments are valuable as jumping-off points for further research--whether for school or inspiration--but not as an end in themselves."-Todays Librarian"A brief bibliography, a detailed index, some black-and-white photos, and useful references for further reading are all included. Best suited for school or academic libraries where information on women as explorers is in demand."-Library Journal"A work such as this saves a number of important women from obscurity. The Encyclopedia of Womens Travel and Exploration is more comprehensive and is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries."-Booklist"This book fills an important gap in the growing body of literature on women travelers and explorers....Educational and full of surprises, this work is highly recommended for public and college libraries."-American Reference Books Annual"This is a good place to start researching when writing a report about a female traveler. Recommended for high school collections."-Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)"This is a well-compiled reference book and makes fascinating reading....nicely presented and easy to access and certainly worth a place on modern reference shelves or in a womens collection."-Reference Reviews"Women, of course, have traveled throughout history, but few of their explorations have been thoroughly documented and publicized. The Encyclopedia of Womens Travel and Exploration, despite a few shortcomings, takes an important first step in meeting this objective. Recommended for large public libraries and academic libraries, particularly those with a womens studies section."-Reference & User Service Quarterly Promotional Offers insights into why and how women travel, emphasizing the ways womens experiences, concerns, and motivations are unique. Long Description Come along on a fascinating journey of women on the move. This exciting work offers insights into why and how women travel, emphasizing the was womens experiences, concerns, and motivations are unique. This book is rich in history, covering women travelers from prehistoric times to the prehistoric times to the present. More than 450 biographical and informative entries describe how women became travelers, explorers, and adventurers. Included are descriptions of some of the many travel books written by and about women. The ^IEncyclopedia^R will appeal to readers interested in womens studies, womens history, travel literature, and the travel industry. Students at all levels, researchers, teachers and professors, and others will benefit from this unique resource. Selected entries include: Jacqueline Auriol Mountaineers Aviators National Geographic Society Box-Car Bertha Annie Smith eck California Gold Rush Pirates Daredevils River Rafters Dogsledding Eleanor Roosevelt Explorers Club Sacagawea Ann Gardner Superstitions Hitchhikers Tibet Iditarod Travel Writers Joan of Arc Sojourner Truth Life in Prairie Land Womens Air Corps (WACs) Review Quote "Women, of course, have traveled throughout history, but few of their explorations have been thoroughly documented and publicized. The Encyclopedia of Womens Travel and Exploration, despite a few shortcomings, takes an important first step in meeting this objective. Recommended for large public libraries and academic libraries, particularly those with a womens studies section."- Reference & User Service Quarterly Promotional "Headline" Offers insights into why and how women travel, emphasizing the ways womens experiences, concerns, and motivations are unique. Details ISBN1573562386 Author Patricia D. Netzley Year 2001 ISBN-10 1573562386 ISBN-13 9781573562386 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2001-03-30 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 910.82 Short Title ENCY OF WOMENS TRAVEL & EXPLOR Language English Media Book Residence US Pages 272 Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication Phoenix AZ DOI 10.1604/9781573562386 UK Release Date 2001-03-30 AU Release Date 2001-03-30 NZ Release Date 2001-03-30 US Release Date 2001-03-30 Audience General Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint Greenwood Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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