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Category Description: A British traveler, explorer, and writer - born 1862, died 1900. Her books, "Travels in West Africa" and "West African Studies" greatly influenced European ideas about Africa and African cultures.

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The Biodiversity of Freshwater Fish in Gabon Rainforests, One Hundred Years After Mary H Kingsley - Reports on an international expedition to explore the biodiversity of freshwater fishes in Gabon, to celebrate the centennial of Mary Kingsley's historic voyages to West Africa; includes historical background, photos and maps.
Kingsley, Mary H., 1862-1900 - The author's "Travels in West Africa", first published in 1897. Provided as electronic text by Project Gutenberg.
Mary Henrietta Kingsley - A biography of the explorer and writer.
Mary Kingsley - The Royal Africa Society provides a biography and appreciation, with a bibliography.
Mary Kingsley: A Different Type of Feminist - Explores Kingsley's defiance of the traditional roles assigned to women by Victorian society.
Women of Discovery: Mary Kingsley - Offers a brief profile and appreciation; includes audio clips from Living on Earth, a program distributed by Public Radio International.