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The Unsinkable Mary Patten

The Unsinkable Mary Patten

Thomas T. Wiatt

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2022
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781471077944
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This is the true story of a pregnant teenager who assumed command of an American merchant sailing ship in 1856. She faced off a mutiny, braved gale-force winds and icebergs, and then navigated the ship to port. Her name was Mary Patten.

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