Wayward Women: A Guide to Women Travelers by Jane Robinson (1990)

An encyclopedia and a bibliography of women travelers, adventurers, and writers throughout history.

A reference volume, more suitable for research than for enjoyable bedside reading. This book covers 400+ women who were notable as travelers, explorers, researchers, and writers. Each woman gets a short biography - from one paragraph to a page or two, and a academic listing of their written publications, for further reference.

Hardcover, excellent condition, 344 pages. With a geographical index, an alphabetical index, an index of maps, and one insert of b&w photographs and documents.