This chapter explores the intriguing tale of Jeanne Baret, who disguised herself as a man to join a scientific expedition, amid strict regulations against women on French naval ships. It highlights the complex relationship dynamics between Baret and her male counterparts, as well as the themes of gender, deception, and adventure in the field of botany.
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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