Queen of the Mountaineers

Fanny Bullock Workman was a pioneering explorer and author who challenged Victorian norms and made significant contributions to Himalayan mountaineering and scientific research, including mapping uncharted regions and studying high-altitude meteorology and glaciology. Her groundbreaking achievements broke barriers for women in exploration and academia, inspiring future generations of female climbers and scholars. Author Cathryn J. Prince vividly recounts Workman’s adventures and her efforts to navigate a male-dominated world of scientific and geographic exploration.