Review The Discovery Of Jeanne Baret Beachcombing S Bizarre History Blog Jeanne baret (born july 27, 1740, burgundy, france—died august 5, 1807, saint aulaye) was a french botanist and explorer, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. disguised as a man aboard a french naval vessel , she collected samples of more than 6,000 plant specimens from around the world. In the discovery of jeanne baret, glynis ridley unravels the conflicting accounts recorded by baret’s crewmates to piece together the real story: how baret’s identity was in fact widely suspected within just a couple of weeks of embarking, and the painful consequences of those suspicions; the newly discovered notebook, written in baret’s.
Jeanne Baret The Greatest Disguise Botany Love And A Trip Round The The discovery of jeanne baret, woven from impeccable research and keen detective work, introduces readers to a memorable eighteenth century female scientist who deserves to be remembered for her contributions to botany, and for her extraordinary courage and perseverance. readers will be pulling for jeanne baret as she circumnavigates the world. The discovery of jeanne baret: a story of science, the high seas, and the first woman to circumnavigate the globe by glynis ridley hardcover, 304 pages crown list price: $25. read an excerpt. X, 288 p., [8] p. of plates : 25 cm in a deeply researched and engagingly written narrative of science, adventure, love, and an unprecedented voyage of discovery, ridley reveals the true story of jeanne baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. In the discovery of jeanne baret, glynis ridley unravels the conflicting accounts recorded by baret’s crewmates to piece together the real how baret’s identity was in fact widely suspected within just a couple of weeks of embarking, and the painful consequences of those suspicions; the newly discovered notebook, written in baret’s own.
The Discovery Of Jeanne Baret X, 288 p., [8] p. of plates : 25 cm in a deeply researched and engagingly written narrative of science, adventure, love, and an unprecedented voyage of discovery, ridley reveals the true story of jeanne baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. In the discovery of jeanne baret, glynis ridley unravels the conflicting accounts recorded by baret’s crewmates to piece together the real how baret’s identity was in fact widely suspected within just a couple of weeks of embarking, and the painful consequences of those suspicions; the newly discovered notebook, written in baret’s own. Jeanne baret was born on 27 july 1740, in the village of la comelle in the burgundy region of france. her record of baptism survives and identifies her as the legitimate issue of jean baret and jeanne pochard. her father is identified as a day laborer and seems likely to have been illiterate, as he did not sign the parish register. [ 3][ 4]. The discovery of jeanne baret: a story of science, the high seas, and the first woman to circumnavigate the globe bookreader item preview.
The Discovery Of Jeanne Baret By Glynis Ridley Paperback In 2021 Jeanne baret was born on 27 july 1740, in the village of la comelle in the burgundy region of france. her record of baptism survives and identifies her as the legitimate issue of jean baret and jeanne pochard. her father is identified as a day laborer and seems likely to have been illiterate, as he did not sign the parish register. [ 3][ 4]. The discovery of jeanne baret: a story of science, the high seas, and the first woman to circumnavigate the globe bookreader item preview.
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