For centuries; the sea has been regarded as a male domain; but in this illuminating historical narrative; maritime scholar David Cordingly shows that an astonishing number of women went to sea in the great age of sail. Some traveled as the wives or mistresses of captains; others were smuggled aboard by officers or seamen. And Cordingly has unearthed stories of a number of young women who dressed in men’s clothes and worked alongside sailors for months; sometimes years; without ever revealing their gender. His tremendous research shows that there was indeed a thriving female population—from pirates to the sirens of myth and legend—on and around the high seas. A landmark work of women’s history disguised as a spectacularly entertaining yarn; Women Sailors and Sailor’s Women will surprise and delight.
#204540 in Books Max Hastings 2005-10-18 2005-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.90 x 1.30 x 5.20l; 1.49 #File Name: 0375714227584 pagesArmageddon The Battle for Germany 1944 1945
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