Luree Miller (129 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In the late 1800s, when women were bound by cumbersome clothing and strict Victorian scruples, a small band of astonishing women explorers burst forth to claim the adventurous life. Ploughing their way up the Himalaya and Karakoram or trekking for months through tropical lowlands, these five women (three British, one American and one French) conducted an unprecedented exploration of Tibet.Nina Mazuchelli, the first Western woman to see Everest, organised a small expedition from Darjeeling to explore the Eastern Himalaya. Isabella Bird Bishop, bedridden while at home, was always robust on her far-flung, international adventures and wrote nine books chronicling her travels, which brought her to Hawaii, the Rocky Mountains and across Asia into Tibet. Alexandra David-Neel at 56 trekked for eight months and more than 2,000 miles from China to Llasa disguised at a Tibetan beggar. Fanny Bullock Workman, an avowed suffragist, climbed to 21,000 feet in the Karakoram in 1899 and posed with a newspaper whose banner proclaimed 'Votes for Women'. Annie Taylor was a Christian missionary who travelled in Tibetan garb to bring the word of God to the forbidden land of Tibet.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback, 1990, different cover. Clean and unmarked., front blank endpaper removed, otherwise very good. Shelf Mi.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by author on half title page.

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on half title page.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In the late 1800s, when women were bound by cumbersome clothing and strict Victorian scruples, a small band of astonishing women explorers burst forth to claim the adventurous life. Ploughing their way up the Himalaya and Karakoram or trekking for months through tropical lowlands, these five women (three British, one American and one French) conducted an unprecedented exploration of Tibet.Nina Mazuchelli, the first Western woman to see Everest, organised a small expedition from Darjeeling to explore the Eastern Himalaya. Isabella Bird Bishop, bedridden while at home, was always robust on her far-flung, international adventures and wrote nine books chronicling her travels, which brought her to Hawaii, the Rocky Mountains and across Asia into Tibet. Alexandra David-Neel at 56 trekked for eight months and more than 2,000 miles from China to Llasa disguised at a Tibetan beggar. Fanny Bullock Workman, an avowed suffragist, climbed to 21,000 feet in the Karakoram in 1899 and posed with a newspaper whose banner proclaimed 'Votes for Women'. Annie Taylor was a Christian missionary who travelled in Tibetan garb to bring the word of God to the forbidden land of Tibet.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Very Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine to Fine. 222 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good with Mylar Cover. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are unmarred. Binding is tight. 116pp.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 79 page guidebook, index. Small map areas of The City, Bloomsbury, Chelsea, Hampstead, with literary sites noted and walks for each.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. pp. 86, bibliography, index, dj: rubbing, wear extremities, small tears top rear cover, one tear has been taped, rear cover creased at top.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. light shelfwear to wraps at extremities. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. B/W Illustrations (illustrator). Book.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback, very good condition! Some minor shelfwear.