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SYMHC Classics: Jeanne Baret

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Navigating Identity at Sea

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.

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