Encyclopedia of Women's Travel and Exploration

Designed to appeal to anyone interested in women's studies, travel, and the history of exploration and discovery, this encyclopaedia highlights women's journeys on the earth. Organized in an A to Z format, it covers the range of history from prehistoric times to the present, offering biographical en [...]
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Designed to appeal to anyone interested in women's studies, travel, and the history of exploration and discovery, this encyclopaedia highlights women's journeys on the earth. Organized in an A to Z format, it 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. The encyclopaedia also provides information about travel organizations, events, and activities as they relate to women. Issues and controversies related to women's travel and exploration, such as sexual harassment and discrimination, are also discussed.