She Captains

Author: Joan Druett

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Price : 53.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780684856919
Publisher : schust
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Weight (g) : 0.394
Publication date : December 1939
Dimensions : 140mm X 216mm X 17mm
Produced in : United States
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Dewey classification : 387.5082
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Pages : 308
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Description

A look at maritime history from the female perspective. Joan Druett introduces a wide array of characters and re-creates their adventures. Learn about pirate queens, women who dressed as men to join unsuspecting crews and serve with honour, rescue workers and female captains.

Reviews

"Druett restores important and long-lost chapters in maritime history. It also is great reading, especially for those who love tales of risk, glory, gritty adventure, and action-packed history." Karin Winegar, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Author description

Joan Druett is a maritime historian and the author of EXOTIC INTRUDERS, which won a PEN Award. She lives in New Zealand with her husband Ron, a maritime artist.

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