"I was never one to be tame."
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About Annie Smith Peck
Annie Smith Peck was an American mountaineer, educator, and suffragist who made significant contributions towards women's rights and mountain climbing. Born in 1850, she became the third woman to ascend the Matterhorn in Switzerland and the first to climb alone. Peck was a fierce advocate for women's education and equality, and she used her climbing feats to challenge gender stereotypes and advocate for women's physical and intellectual capabilities. She was also a lecturer and writer, inspiring many with her adventurous spirit and progressive views.
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