Women Out of Bounds: The Lives and Work of History's Career Women

This is a very readable and enjoyable book about inspiring and adventurous women in history and the various personality types that were able to resist the pulls of conformity and dare to be themselves. Included are dozens of women whose names are likely to be unfamiliar, but were notable for their accomplishments, eccentricities, outrageousness or nefariousness. I found at least half a dozen I want to research further - if only more information was easily available. Highly recommended!