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From Joan of Arc to the Amazons of legend, women have long played a key role in the martial traditions of cultures around the world. In this fascinating volume, Ellen Creathorne Clayton showcases some of the most inspiring examples of female heroism throughout history.
Topsy Turvey or Strange Sights to See is a lighthearted guide to the strange and unusual attractions of Victorian England. Written by Ellen Creathorne Clayton and first published in 1877, the book takes readers on a grand tour of the country's most bizarre sights, from haunted houses to natural oddities. Clayton's witty and engaging prose makes for a charming read, and her descriptions of the sights she encounters are both vivid and evocative.