Forrestina Elizabeth Ross
Forrestina Elizabeth Ross (1860–1936) was a notable New Zealand teacher, mountaineer, journalist and writer. She was born in Brixton, Surrey, England in 1860.[1]
The Forrest Ross Glacier was named after her.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b McCallum, Janet. "Forrestina Elizabeth Ross". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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