She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea - Softcover

Druett, Joan

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9780684856919: She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
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ISBN 10: 0684856913 ISBN 13: 9780684856919
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2001

Synopsis

Long before women had the right to vote, earn money, or have lives of their own, "she captains" -- bold women distinguished for courageous enterprise on the high seas -- thrilled and terrorized their shipmates, performed acts of valor, and pirated with the best of their male counterparts. From the warrior queens of the sixth century b.c. to the female shipowners influential in opening the Northwest Passage, She Captains brings together a real-life cast of characters whose audacity and bravado will capture the imagination. In her inimitable style, Joan Druett paints a vivid portrait of real women who were drawn to the ocean's beauty -- and danger -- and dared to captain ships of their own.

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About the Author

Joan Druett, an award-winning writer of nautical nonfiction, is the author of numerous works, including Hen Frigates and In the Wake of Madness. She lives in New Zealand. Visit her website at www.joan.druett.gen.nz.

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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0684856913
ISBN 13 
9780684856919
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
304
Rating
  • 3.49 out of 5 stars
    277 ratings by Goodreads

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