Feature The Road less Travelled Female explorers of the 19th century demolished Victorian notions of stay-at-home women. But why were they so vehemently anti-feminist? The case of Mary Wollstonecraft may hold the answer. Emily Thomas | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 9 September 2021 Mary Wollstonecraft, by John Opie, c.1797 © National Portrait Gallery, London. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.