{"title":"Dr Frances Larson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the insightful Dr Frances Larson, an acclaimed author whose meticulously researched books delve into the realms of history, biography, and memoir. Her captivating narratives skilfully weave together historical detail and personal stories, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eSevered\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a compelling exploration of the cultural history surrounding heads, examining how they have been treated, displayed, and understood in different societies through time. With a focus on the strange and fascinating, Larson presents a thought-provoking discussion on the interplay between science, art, and the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUndreamed Shores\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr Larson takes readers on a journey with five extraordinary women who defied the norms of their time to explore the world and broaden the boundaries of anthropology. This inspiring book is a triumphant celebration of the adventurous spirit and groundbreaking contributions of women in history, brought to life through Larson’s evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Frances Larson's works are perfect for those who appreciate well-researched historical narratives and enjoy biographies that shed light on the lesser-known stories of remarkable individuals. Her engaging and accessible writing style makes these books a delightful and enlightening read for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"severed-by-dr-frances-larson-9781783780563","title":"Severed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur history is littered with heads. Over the centuries, they have decorated our churches, festooned our city walls, and filled our museums; they have been props for artists and specimens for laboratory scientists, trophies for soldiers, and items of barter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, as videos of decapitations circulate online and cryonicists promise that our heads may one day live on without our bodies, the severed head is as contentious and compelling as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom shrunken heads to trophies of war; from memento mori to Damien Hirst's \u003ci\u003eWith Dead Head\u003c\/i\u003e; from grave-robbing phrenologists to enterprising scientists, Larson explores the bizarre, often gruesome and confounding history of the severed head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts story is our story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551631364332,"sku":"9781783780563","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2420463482823.jpg?v=1750007040"},{"product_id":"undreamed-shores-by-dr-frances-larson-9781783783342","title":"Undreamed Shores","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the dawn of the twentieth century, Katherine Routledge, Maria Czaplicka, Winifred Blackman, Beatrice Blackwood and Barbara Freire-Marreco set out to explore the furthest reaches of the globe. Resisting pernicious sexism and misogyny, they were among the first women to study at university and went on to chart now-vanished worlds, seeking new freedoms in the wastelands of Siberia, the uncharted interior of New Guinea, on Easter Island, and in the villages of the Nile. Yet upon their return to England, they found only loss, madness and regret waiting for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary insight into women's suffrage at the turn of the century and a revelatory study of Britain's colonial legacy, \u003ci\u003eUndreamed Shores\u003c\/i\u003e is an extraordinary portrait of a pioneering quintet whose struggles helped usher in a brighter dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846909087980,"sku":"9781783783342","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2448253482823.jpg?v=1758928343"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-frances-larson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}