HEN FRIGATES: Passion and Peril, Nineteenth-Century Women at Sea
by Joan Druett
Hen Frigates by Joan Druett uncovers the passionate and perilous lives of nineteenth-century women at sea. These women, often sailing with their captain husbands on whaling and merchant ships, navigated isolation, storms, and cultural encounters. The book offers a vivid glimpse into their courage and the hidden history of maritime family life.
About This Book
Hen Frigates delves into the experiences of women who accompanied their seafaring husbands during the nineteenth century, highlighting the unique dynamics of life at sea for these intrepid travelers.
The book captures the blend of passion and peril faced by these women, from the isolation of long voyages to the excitement of distant ports.
Through historical accounts, it portrays the resilience and adventures of these women in a male-dominated maritime world.
Joan Druett's narrative brings to light the personal stories that shaped their journeys across oceans.
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