Freya Stark: A Freak Accident Inspired Her to Become a Late-Blooming Explorer
Freya Stark has been called “the last of the romantic explorers.” She lived to 100, but didn’t start her adventures until age 35, after many hardships.
Explorers
As J.R.R. Tolkien wrote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” These late-blooming explorers highlight the connection between creativity and adventure. Whether we travel through books, dreams, or distant lands, we find ways to bloom in our own time.
Caroline Herschel: She Triumphed Over Abuse to Become the First Woman to Discover a Comet
Caroline Herschel experienced such childhood cruelty, she thought of herself as Cinderella. Yet she overcame abuse and disfigurement to reach for the stars.
John Muir: This Late-Blooming Naturalist Could Have Been The Father of Steampunk
We remember John Muir for his fierce devotion to nature, not the wacky clockwork machines he refused to patent because he wanted everyone to benefit. Like many late bloomers, he possessed wide-ranging passions.
Why Amerigo Vespucci Recognized a New World (and Columbus Missed Out)
If you count historical success by cities and controversy, Columbus has the edge. But if you liken it in square miles, late bloomer Amerigo Vespucci wins by two continents!
Into The Wild Blue Yonder: A Late Bloomer’s Tale (Guest Post)
A guest post by Bob Cloud, who, despite his prophetic name, took a few years to find his wings and realize his dream of flying.
Margaret Dunning Drives to College—At 102!
Born in 1910, Margaret Dunning learned to drive at age 8 and lived next door to Henry Ford. She still drives her 1930 Packard Roadster to car shows and just received a college scholarship!