Realms & Islands: The World Voyage Of Rose De Freycinet 1817-1820
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press. London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating work of historical non-fiction chronicles the extraordinary 1817-1820 world voyage of Rose de Freycinet, a remarkable woman who disguised herself as a man to join her husband's expedition. Marnie Bassett details Rose's experiences as she navigates the challenges of early 19th-century maritime exploration, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal era of discovery. The narrative vividly portrays the exotic locales visited and the scientific endeavors undertaken, all through the eyes of a pioneering woman asserting her presence in a male-dominated world. "Realms & Islands" presents a compelling account of adventure, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge against the backdrop of a grand global circumnavigation.
Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press. London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating work of historical non-fiction chronicles the extraordinary 1817-1820 world voyage of Rose de Freycinet, a remarkable woman who disguised herself as a man to join her husband's expedition. Marnie Bassett details Rose's experiences as she navigates the challenges of early 19th-century maritime exploration, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal era of discovery. The narrative vividly portrays the exotic locales visited and the scientific endeavors undertaken, all through the eyes of a pioneering woman asserting her presence in a male-dominated world. "Realms & Islands" presents a compelling account of adventure, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge against the backdrop of a grand global circumnavigation.