"Takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest information are presented in a tabloid-style to engage readers in an accessible way. Topics include Bell's work in archaeology, her mountain summits, and her role in World War One."--Provided by publisher.
year: 2018
call number/section: 920
subjects: bell, gertrude lowthian, 1868-1926, juvenile literature, travelers, middle east, juvenile literature, women travelers, archaeologists, great britain, women archaeologists, women, biography, biographies