Travel with the great explorers. Explore with Mary Kingsley
Cooke, Tim, 1961-2018
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The important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African tribes and work as a nurse, this book describes her inspiring life using engaging fact boxes and historical information presented in tabloid-style.
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New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2018
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32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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Includes webliography.Includes glossaryIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- Mary Kinglsey's travels -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road.
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97807787392659780778739203
Dewey class:
910.92910
Language:
English
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Kingsley, Mary Henrietta, 1862-1900 -- Juvenile literatureWomen explorers -- Africa, West -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureWomen explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAfrica, West -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Juvenile literatureVoyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior People and Places | J 910 COO | Available |