How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt by Mick Conefrey

Oh my gosh, fellow history buffs,  clear your schedule – How To Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer is so much fun. This book is all about women who were explorers and adventurers, including early explorers such as Lady Hester Stanhope (1776 – 1839) and more modern women such as Jerri Nielsen (1952-2009). The author, Mick Conefrey, never defines his terms, but he seems willing to include any women who … Continue reading How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt by Mick Conefrey →