BIOGRAPHIES
McLean, Jacqueline

Women of Adventure

(4) 4-6 Profiles series. These collective biographies introduce both lesser- and well-known notable figures: economists from Thomas Gresham to Alan Greenspan, and women explorers from Mary Kingsley to Ann Bancroft. Informative but not overwhelming, the well-written profiles balance discussion of personal and professional details. Poorly reproduced black-and-white photos are scattered throughout. Economists contains a glossary. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Profiles titles: Influential Economists and Women of Adventure.]

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