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No Country For a Woman: The Adventurous Life of Lady Dorothy Mills, Explorer and Writer is a captivating biography that unveils the extraordinary journey of Lady Dorothy "Dolly" Mills, an audacious explorer and writer who shattered societal norms in the early 20th century.
This mesmerizing narrative captures Dolly's spirit as she defied her upper-class upbringing to marry a poor army captain, embarking on an adventurous life filled with groundbreaking explorations. As the first English woman to venture into Timbuktu, her travels spanned West Africa, Venezuela, and the Middle East, regions traditionally dominated by men.
Lady Mills was not just an explorer; she was a pioneering storyteller. Her acclaimed travel books documented her encounters with diverse cultures and landscapes, preserving pivotal moments in history. By the 1930s, she had become the most recognized female explorer of her time, earning her place as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and sharing stages with illustrious male counterparts.
Dolly’s unapologetic feminist views and bold writing challenged conventions, even costing her a marriage. Yet, through life's trials, she maintained a love for glamour and adventure. No Country For a Woman is more than a biography; it’s a celebration of a fearless woman's life, intertwining history, adventure, and romance for readers seeking inspiration and insight into the lives of remarkable women.
ISBN: | 9781803996141 |
Author: | Jane Dismore |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
Dimensions: | 165 x 242 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 20 March, 2025 |
Pagination: | Illustrations, black and white |
Weight: | 472g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’