Wayward Women: A Guide to Women Travellers

by Jane Robinson

Book Overview

Robinson presents some three hundred and fifty woman travellers, mostly British or American, and examines the almost one thousand books they produced. Spanning sixteen centuries, she reveals a fascinating body of literature, full of insight, wit, and courage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192828223
• ISBN13: 9780192828224
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Not Just a Book About Books

This fascinating and scholarly book by Jane Robinson covers sixteen centuries of woman travelers and their writing. Bibliographic and biographical information is included for each author. Includes maps, black and white photographs, an index of authors, and a geographical index. 344 pages. If you enjoy travel writing this is an excellent resource to find many of the books you may have missed.