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Fearless World Traveler: Adventures of Marianne North, Botanical Artist
Laurie Lawlor
Illustrator: Becca Stadtlander
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 978-0-8234-3959-1
Keywords: botany, women artists, world travel, women's history
North's 19th century English family tried to keep her from studying art, but she developed into a wonderful botanical painter. Lush illustrations resemble the artist's paintings. Excellent back matter.