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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Female Soldier; Or, The Surprising Life and Adventures of Hannah Snell |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-06-18 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Female Soldier; Or, The Surprising Life and Adventures of Hannah Snell" is a historical account published in the mid-18th century. The narrative follows the extraordinary life of Hannah Snell, who disguises herself as a man named James Gray to enlist as a soldier in the British army. The central theme of the book revolves around her struggles and remarkable adventures as she navigates a male-dominated world, all while every effort is made to conceal her true identity. The story begins with Hannah's difficult circumstances, including the betrayal of her husband, which leads her to pursue a life of adventure in search of him. After enlisting in the military, Snell faces a series of trials, including receiving brutal punishment, overcoming hardships at sea, and demonstrating incredible valor during battles, most notably in the Siege of Pondicherry where she sustained numerous injuries. Throughout her journey, she skillfully maintains her disguise, showcasing not only her resilience but also her intelligence and bravery in a world that would not readily accept a woman in such roles. The book ultimately serves as both an homage to her courage and a testament to the complexities of gender during a time when women’s contributions in society were often overlooked. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSnell, Hannah, 1723-1792 | ||
| 653 | _aWomen soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century | ||
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