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They Went Whistling
They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, Runaways, and Renegades | Barbara Holland
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Throughout history there have been women, endowed with curiosity and abundant spirit, who stepped out of the cave, cast off the shackles of expectation, and struck out for new territory. In this ode to bold, brash, and sometimes just plain dangerous women, Barbara Holland reanimates those rebels who defied convention and challenged authority on a truly grand scale: they traveled the world, commanded pirate ships, spied on the enemy, established foreign countries, scaled 19,000-foot passes, and lobbied to change the Constitution. Some were merry and flamboyant; others depressive and solitary. Some dressed up as men; others cherished their Victorian gowns. Many were ambivalent or absentminded mothers. But every one of them was fearless, eccentric, and fiercely independent. Barbara Holland evokes their energy in this unconventional book that will acquaint you with the likes of Grace OMalley, a blazing terror of the Irish seas in the 1500s, and surprise you with a fresh perspective on legends like Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame. With wit, wisdom, and irreverent flair, They Went Whistling makes a compelling case for the virtue of getting into trouble. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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MrBook
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Replenishment for my Interesting #Biographies Display! 😊

Have you read any of these?!

#LitsyLovesLibraries #MrBooksDisplays

ephemeralwaltz Didion❤️ 5y
Eggs I read Magical thinking the year I lost my husband 5y
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kaysworld1
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#currentlyreading this great book it certainly has got some notable ladies in.
Only problem I have so far it there's not many ladies of colour mentioned and it just dismissed any mentioned of lesbian's. ♀️🤟🧕👱‍♀️👩♀️🚺#currentlyreading #femaleauthors #femalereader #female #greatladiesinhistory #wayfarers #warriors #runaways #renegades 💖😘

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ABookishLife
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Happy International Women's Day!

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Gina
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How can you not LUV this title... I ALLLL IN! Plus a shout out for the cover pic.

BookishMarginalia That looks great! Stacked! 👍🏼And welcome to Litsy -- it's a great place to be! (edited) 8y
Gina Gee thanks 8y
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