Feature The Road less Travelled Female explorers of the 19th century demolished Victorian notions of stay-at-home women. But why were they so vehemently anti-feminist? The case of Mary Wollstonecraft may hold the answer. Emily Thomas | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 9 September 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. LiteratureTravel Related Articles On the Wrong Side of History The Forgotten Women of Archaeology Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?