No Ordinary Woman: The Story of Mary Schäffer Warren

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Artist, photographer, writer and explorer Mary Schaffer Warren overcame the limited expectations of women a century ago in order to follow her dreams. Born into a wealthy Pennsylvania Quaker family, Mary Sharpless was a precocious child who longed to experience the world beyond her sheltered home. An 1889 cross-Canada trip with her new husband, doctor and botanist Charles Schaffer, proved to be the turning point in her life: it was when she fell hopelessly in love with the Canadian mountains. After her husband's death in 1903, Mary embarked upon a series of explorations in the Canadian Rockies that were far more extensive than was thought proper for a woman at the time. Her most famous trips, in 1907 and 1908, led to the rediscovery of Maligne Lake and, later, her highly regarded book Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies, published in 1911 and now part of the Mountain Classics Collection from Rocky Mountain Books. Mary eventually settled in Banff and married her handsome young guide, Billy Warren. Since her death in 1939, her extraordinary accomplishments continue to inspire people—particularly women—to follow their dreams. This latest printing of Janice Sanford Beck's bestselling biography of Mary Schaffer Warren features new information based on correspondence between Schäffer and her friend and lawyer, George Vaux Jr., that was recently acquired by the Whyte Museum in Banff.

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Are you ready to be inspired by an extraordinary woman who defied societal expectations and followed her dreams? Introducing "No Ordinary Woman: The Story of Mary Schäffer Warren". This captivating biography tells the remarkable tale of Mary Schaffer Warren, an artist, photographer, writer, and explorer who overcame all odds to explore and conquer the majestic Canadian mountains a century ago.

Born into a wealthy Pennsylvania Quaker family, Mary Sharpless had a burning desire to explore the world beyond her sheltered life. It was during a cross-Canada trip in 1889 that she fell irrevocably in love with the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Despite facing societal limitations on women's roles, Mary embarked on a series of bold expeditions in the region, defying expectations and leaving an indelible mark on history.

Mary Schaffer Warren's most famous journeys, in 1907 and 1908, led to the rediscovery of the awe-inspiring Maligne Lake, a pivotal moment that changed her life forever. Her extensive explorations and discoveries challenged the perception of what women were capable of at that time. Her groundbreaking book, "Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies", published in 1911, remains a highly regarded masterpiece in the Mountain Classics Collection from Rocky Mountain Books.

This latest printing of Janice Sanford Becks's bestselling biography is truly special. In collaboration with the Whyte Museum in Banff, new information has come to light through recently acquired correspondence between Mary Schäffer Warren and her friend and lawyer, George Vaux Jr. This edition, featuring this newfound knowledge, is a must-have for any history enthusiast or person looking for inspiration to follow their dreams.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Mary Schaffer Warren. Let her story ignite the fire within you to chase your dreams and overcome any obstacles that stand in your way. Take the first step towards embarking on your own epic journey by immersing yourself in "No Ordinary Woman: The Story of Mary Schäffer Warren". Order now and start your own adventure today.

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