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Go Girl!: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure

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An anthology of travel stories spiced with information and advice, this guide for African-American and African-Canadian women features tales from a wide array of authors, depicting travel as fun, as pure escape and relaxation; as spiritual quest and an opportunity for growth; and as mind-expanding, life-changing experience. Contributors include Maya Angelou, Jill Nelson, Alice Walker, Jamaica Kincaid, and others.

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This anthology of true travel stories from around the globe is written specifically for black women and also features useful information for any reader inspired to follow in the authors' footsteps.

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Finally, a travel book for the sisters! A rich collection of fifty-two stories covering the globe. Includes work by Maya Angelou, Evelyn C. White, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, Gwendolyn Brooks, Colleen J. McElroy, and Jill Nelson. Also, sister-to-sister advice on everything from destinations for a first trip alone to saving money on airfare.
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ISBN:
9780933377424
Subtitle:
The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure
Editor:
Lee, Elaine
Editor:
Lee, Elaine
Author:
Lee, Elaine
Publisher:
Eighth Mountain Press
Location:
Portland, Or. :
Subject:
Guidebooks
Subject:
Women's Studies
Subject:
Geography
Subject:
African American Studies
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Afro-American women
Subject:
Voyages and travels
Subject:
Afro-American women travelers.
Subject:
African American women travelers
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
Subject:
Women's Studies - General
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General
Subject:
General Travel
Edition Description:
Inlcues bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
#96-436
Publication Date:
August 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
8.00 x 6.00 in
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