Delia Julia Akeley
1875-1970
American Explorer
Although Delia Akeley was not the first woman to explore the African continent alone, her solo expeditions were remarkable. She traveled through areas wh...
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Delia Akeley
Born December 5, 1875, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Died 1970, Florida
The daughter of Irish immigrants, Akeley was born Delia Julia Denning on December 5, 1875, on a farm in Beaver Dam, Wisco...
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Delia Julia Akeley
Delia Akeley