How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer

by Mick Conefrey (Author)

Synopsis

Ever wondered how to cook a locust or sweet-talk a cannibal? Welcome to the captivating world of female explorers - women just as inspiring, brave, and occasionally downright strange as all the Shackletons, Mallorys, and Livingstones.

Discover who dressed up as a Tibetan peasant to explore Asia and why you shouldn't let a gorilla near your bedroom. Learn how to spot a good camel and who carried two holsters on her horse: one for a loaded revolver and one for tea-making equipment.

Pairing intrepid stories of yesteryear with hilarious retro tips from history's greatest female adventurers, How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt is perfect for both seasoned explorers and office workers dreaming of that next big trip abroad.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 Oct 2011

ISBN 10: 1851688412
ISBN 13: 9781851688418
Book Overview: The Dangerous Book for Boys - but for girls...

Media Reviews
'How to Climb Mont Blanc is serious and informative, yet fun, too.' * Independent on Sunday *
Fascinating * Daily Mail *
One of the Top Five Christmas books for adults. * The Times *
Author Bio
Mick Conefrey is the bestselling author of The Adventurer's Handbook and a filmmaker whohas made award-winning documentaries forthe BBC on Arctic exploration and Himalayanmountaineering. He lives in Oxford.