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Mary Kingsley, a female explorer born on October 3rd in England. |
Her father was a traveler and her mother was always sick. She faced many dangerous animals such as crocodiles, gorillas and snakes. |
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Famous for her saying: "This is one of those times where you appreciate a thick skirt!" She died at 38 from fever. |
Accomplishments: 1) survived the long and dangerous journey to west Africa 2) wrote multiple books 3) studied the Fang tribe 4) informed England about Africa's culture |
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5) collected many types of fish and creatures Her journey started in England. |
- took many trips to africa - set off from liverpool on a steam boat and landed in sierra leone. She crossed the equator and reached the Ogooue river. |
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continued her journey by sailing and by building a dug out canoe. |
lead a quiet life after the death of her parents. studied african religion and culture. |
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became the first european to visit some areas |
contracted typhoid and died in 1900 while nursing soldiers in SA during the BOER war. |
