Ever wondered how to cook a locust or sweet-talk a cannibal? Welcome to the captivating world of female explorers—women just as inspiring, brave, and sometimes downright strange as any Shackleton or Livingstone. Here Mick Conefrey pairs thrilling stories of yesteryear with humorous retro tips from history's most intrepid female adventurers. Discover who dressed up as a Tibetan peasant to explore Asia, and who carried two holsters on her horse—one for a loaded revolver and one for tea-making equipment. You'll also learn how to spot a good camel, and why you shouldn't let a gorilla near your bedroom.