Annie Smith Peck

Annie Smith Peck
Annie Smith Peck, from a trading card issued in 1911
Born	October 19, 1850 Providence, Rhode Island
Died	July 18, 1935(1935-07-18) (aged 84) New York, New York
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Rhode Island College University of Michigan
Occupation(s)	Mountaineer, Educator, Writer
Known for	Adventurer, Suffragist, Feminist

Annie Smith Peck (October 19, 1850 – July 18, 1935) was an American mountaineer and adventurer. The northern peak of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca mountain chain, Huascarán was named Cumbre Aña Peck in Peck's honor.^[1] She was an ardent suffragist and noted speaker. She lectured extensively for many years throughout the world, and wrote four books encouraging travel and exploration.