Description
Discover the extraordinary tale of 'In Search of the Woman Who Sailed the World,' a captivating biography that illuminates the life of Jeanne Barret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. This insightful biography, penned by award-winning author and biologist Danielle Clode, takes you on a voyage of discovery—revealing untold histories that challenge conventional narratives of exploration and gender. Journey through time to 1775, when Barret, disguised as a man, embarked on the Bougainville voyage as the naturalist's assistant, bravely navigating the high seas and overcoming societal constraints.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Clode unravels the mysteries of Barret's life, detailing her adventures across France, Mauritius, the Pacific Islands, and New Guinea. This remarkable book intertwines themes of nature, exploration, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in history. It's an essential read for those interested in women's history, maritime exploration, and the intersection of science and adventure.
Alongside Barret's inspiring story, 'In Search of the Woman Who Sailed the World' is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature Non-Fiction Award 2022, this narrative is complemented by critical acclaim, emphasizing its significant impact on how we view historical exploration.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784959
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784959
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Description:
A voyage of discovery, nature and untold histories - in the vein of Clare Wright, Edmund de Waal and Helen Macdonald.
When the first woman to circumnavigate the world completed her journey in 1775, she returned home without any fanfare at all.
Jeanne Barret, an impoverished peasant from Burgundy, disguised herself as a man and sailed on the 1766 Bougainville voyage as the naturalist's assistant. For over two centuries, the story of who this young woman was, why she left her home to undertake such a perilous journey and what happened when she returned has been shrouded in uncertainty.
Biologist and award-winning author Danielle Clode embarks on a journey to solve the mysteries surrounding Jeanne Barret. From archives, herbariums and museums to untouched forests and open oceans, Clode's mission takes her from France and Mauritius to the Pacific Islands and New Guinea to reveal the previously untold full story of Jeanne's life as well as the achievements and challenges of her famous voyage.
This book is an ode to the sea, to science and to one remarkable woman who, like all explorers, charted her own course for others to follow.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ADELAIDE FESTIVAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE NON-FICTION AWARD 2022
PRAISE FOR IN SEARCH OF THE WOMAN SAILED THE WORLD
'Clode conjures a spellbinding tale of gender, empire, natural history - and the lure of the ocean.' Yves Rees
'Seamlessly weaving together memoir, history and science ... a fascinating and deeply affecting exploration of voyaging, women's lives, and the stories we tell and the stories we don't.' James Bradley
'Biologist, historian, write
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Clode unravels the mysteries of Barret's life, detailing her adventures across France, Mauritius, the Pacific Islands, and New Guinea. This remarkable book intertwines themes of nature, exploration, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in history. It's an essential read for those interested in women's history, maritime exploration, and the intersection of science and adventure.
Alongside Barret's inspiring story, 'In Search of the Woman Who Sailed the World' is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature Non-Fiction Award 2022, this narrative is complemented by critical acclaim, emphasizing its significant impact on how we view historical exploration.
?? NOTE: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784959
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784959
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Description:
A voyage of discovery, nature and untold histories - in the vein of Clare Wright, Edmund de Waal and Helen Macdonald.
When the first woman to circumnavigate the world completed her journey in 1775, she returned home without any fanfare at all.
Jeanne Barret, an impoverished peasant from Burgundy, disguised herself as a man and sailed on the 1766 Bougainville voyage as the naturalist's assistant. For over two centuries, the story of who this young woman was, why she left her home to undertake such a perilous journey and what happened when she returned has been shrouded in uncertainty.
Biologist and award-winning author Danielle Clode embarks on a journey to solve the mysteries surrounding Jeanne Barret. From archives, herbariums and museums to untouched forests and open oceans, Clode's mission takes her from France and Mauritius to the Pacific Islands and New Guinea to reveal the previously untold full story of Jeanne's life as well as the achievements and challenges of her famous voyage.
This book is an ode to the sea, to science and to one remarkable woman who, like all explorers, charted her own course for others to follow.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ADELAIDE FESTIVAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE NON-FICTION AWARD 2022
PRAISE FOR IN SEARCH OF THE WOMAN SAILED THE WORLD
'Clode conjures a spellbinding tale of gender, empire, natural history - and the lure of the ocean.' Yves Rees
'Seamlessly weaving together memoir, history and science ... a fascinating and deeply affecting exploration of voyaging, women's lives, and the stories we tell and the stories we don't.' James Bradley
'Biologist, historian, write