OCEAN BOUND WOMEN

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The narrative offers a captivating first-hand account of a global voyage in the 1880s, revealing the experiences of women at sea. It draws from family documents found in a seaman's chest, providing a scholarly exploration of the Swedish sailing ship Atlantic and its crew's history from 1876 to 1911. Through personal stories and historical insights, the book highlights the challenges and triumphs faced during a time when women were often overlooked in maritime history.