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In an era when a woman's world was meant to be the home, a courageous few chose the entire globe. Missionary Voyages Rediscovered uncovers the lost histories of remarkable Victorian women who defied convention, traveling to the farthest corners of the earth under the dual banners of faith and scientific inquiry. These were not merely pious travelers; they were geographers, doctors, photographers, and ethnographers who packed Bibles alongside barometers and surgical tools. Journey alongside these intrepid explorers as they: Navigate the treacherous currents of the Yangtze Chart the unknown Karun River in Persia Perform medical miracles in the high valleys of Kashmir Trek through the rugged landscapes of Armenia and Baluchistan Witness their encounters with Berber tribesmen in the mountains of Morocco Armed with unshakable resolve, they founded hospitals, documented new species, and produced detailed geological surveys that challenged the male-dominated scientific establishment. Their travel diaries reveal not just the dangers of the expedition but the keen intellectual curiosity that drove them to understand the world in all its complexity. This is the untold story of how they produced invaluable scientific accounts and left a legacy of service and discovery that has been overlooked for too long. A breathtaking tribute to the spirit of adventure and the quiet power of women who changed the map of the world, one daring expedition at a time.

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