Women of discovery : a celebration of intrepid women who explored the world
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Author
Polk, Milbry.
Contributors
Tiegreen, Mary
Published
New York : C. Potter, [2001].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm
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LC Subjects
Voyages and travels -- History.
Women -- Biography.
Women adventurers -- Biography.
Women artists -- Biography.
Women explorers -- Biography.
Women scientists -- Biography.
Women travelers -- Biography.

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Published
New York : C. Potter, [2001].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-249) and index.
Description
Profiles eighty women who traveled to far-reaching places as guides, pilgrims, artists, mountaineers, scientists, and aviators to explore the unknown and satisfy their thirst for adventure with courage and determination.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Polk, M., & Tiegreen, M. (2001). Women of discovery: a celebration of intrepid women who explored the world (First edition.). C. Potter.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Polk, Milbry and Mary Tiegreen. 2001. Women of Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the World. C. Potter.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Polk, Milbry and Mary Tiegreen. Women of Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the World C. Potter, 2001.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Polk, Milbry., and Mary Tiegreen. Women of Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the World First edition., C. Potter, 2001.

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