The Illustrated Virago Book of Women Travellers
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The Illustrated Virago Book of Women Travellers by Mary Morris
Women move through the world differently from men. The constraints and perils, the perceptions and complex emotions women journey with are different. For many women, the inner landscape is as important as the outer. This does not mean that the woman traveller is not politically aware, historically astute or in touch with the customs and language of the place, but it does mean that a woman cannot travel and not be aware of her body and the limitations her sex presents. This illustrated edition of "The Virago Book of Women Travellers" captures 300 years of wanderlust. Some of the women are observers of the world in which they wander and others are more active. Often they are storytellers, weaving tales about the people they encounter. Whether it is curiosity about the world or escape from personal tragedy, these women approached their journeys with wit, intelligence, compassion and empathy for the lives of others.
A truly wonderful gift book for all armchair travellers.. 300 years of wanderlust are captured by women who travelled the world. - BOOKSAttractive and engrossing anthology of women's travel writing - INDEPENDENTA terrific anthology of women as warm in all corners of "abroad" - SCOTSMANThe 47 authors have been responsible for some of the very best in travel writing, the results of some extraordinary journeys. Many have become classics. - SUNDAY TIMES
Mary Morris is the author of seven books. She has travelled extensively throughout the world with her partner, Larry O'Connor, a Canadian journalist who worked with her on this anthology .
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316647977 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316647977 |
| Title | The Illustrated Virago Book of Women Travellers |
| Author | Mary Morris |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2000-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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