The Woman Who Outsmarted the Experts - Webster, Michael
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The forgotten pioneer who rewrote ancient history. Born into the strict confines of high society, Zelia Nuttall (1857-1933) defied expectation to become the most influential female archaeologist of her time. Without a single university degree, she made Mexico her home and waged an intellectual war against the male-dominated academic world. From identifying the lost dynasty of the Codex Zouche-Nuttall to revealing the astronomical secrets of Teotihuacan, Nuttall's rigorous research proved the sophistication of pre-Columbian civilization-and challenged everything the established elite believed.…mehr

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The forgotten pioneer who rewrote ancient history. Born into the strict confines of high society, Zelia Nuttall (1857-1933) defied expectation to become the most influential female archaeologist of her time. Without a single university degree, she made Mexico her home and waged an intellectual war against the male-dominated academic world. From identifying the lost dynasty of the Codex Zouche-Nuttall to revealing the astronomical secrets of Teotihuacan, Nuttall's rigorous research proved the sophistication of pre-Columbian civilization-and challenged everything the established elite believed. This definitive biography uncovers the life of the determined, independent scholar who overcame personal drama and professional resistance to elevate the past of an entire continent. Approx.162 pages, 29300 word count
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Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.