Mary Kingsley

Mary Kingsley didn’t travel during the first 30 years of her life. (33)_____ , when her father died, leaving her an inheritance, she (34)_____ to set off for West Africa, that was still largely unmapped in (35)_____ . Kingsley travelled alone, (36)_____ was almost unheard of for a female at the time. During her travels, she lived with local people and learned their skills and customs.

Kingsley became quite well known after returning to England. She spent a lot of time criticizing missionaries for trying to change the native (37)_____ traditions.