This chapter explores the challenges faced by a woman disguised as a man during an 18th-century voyage across the Atlantic and Southern Pacific. It highlights her struggles with maintaining her disguise and the harsh realities of life at sea, including extreme conditions and crew dynamics. The narrative unfolds her unique hardships and significant contributions to the expedition, all while grappling with societal expectations and personal identity.
This 2019 episode covers Jeanne Baret, the first woman known to circumnavigate the globe. Her work took her to places that were totally unexpected for someone of her gender and economic class in the 18th century.
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