The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts

Name: The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts
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Book Synopsis: A seafaring story with a twist -- the incredible voyage of a shipload of "disorderly girls" and the men who transported them, fell for them, and sold them. This riveting work of rediscovered history tells for the first time the plight of the female convicts aboard the Lady Julian, which set sail from England in 1789 and arrived in Australia's Botany Bay a year later. The women, most of them petty criminals, were destined for New South Wales to provide its hordes of lonely men with sexual favors as well as progeny. But the story of their voyage is even more incredible, and here it is expertly told by a historian with roots in the boat-building business and a true love of the sea. Siv¢n Rees delved into court documents and firsthand accounts to extract the stories of these women's experiences on board a ship that both held them prisoner and offered them refuge from their oppressive existence in London. At the heart of the story is the passionate relationship between Sarah Whitelam, a convict, and the ship's steward, John Nicol, whose personal journals provided much of the material for this book. Along the way, Rees brings the vibrant, bawdy world of London -- and the sights, smells, and sounds of an eighteenth-century ship -- vividly to life. In the tradition of Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea, this is a winning combination of dramatic high seas adventure and untold history.

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The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts will take you on an unforgettable journey through the depths of history. This seafaring tale with a twist unveils the incredible voyage of a shipload of "disorderly girls" and the men who fell for them. Discover the riveting and untold plight of the female convicts aboard the Lady Julian, as they set sail from England in 1789, bound for Australia's Botany Bay.

Immerse yourself in the lives of these women, most of whom were petty criminals, destined to provide sexual favors and progeny to the hordes of lonely men in New South Wales. But their journey is even more extraordinary than you can imagine. As a historian with an intimate knowledge of boat-building and a deep love for the sea, Siván Rees expertly weaves together court documents and firsthand accounts to bring you the stories of these women's experiences on board the Lady Julian.

At the heart of this tale lies the passionate relationship between Sarah Whitelam, a convict, and the ship's steward, John Nicol. From Nicol's personal journals, Rees unearths a breathtaking narrative that serves as the backbone of this compelling book. Prepare to be transported to the vibrant, bawdy world of London and experience the sights, smells, and sounds of an eighteenth-century ship in all its glory.

If you enjoyed Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea, then The Floating Brothel is a must-read for you. Combining dramatic high-seas adventure with untold history, this book will captivate your imagination from beginning to end. Get ready for a tale that will leave you in awe of the resilience and strength of these remarkable women. Experience their hardships, triumphs, and everything in between as you embark on this extraordinary journey. Don't miss out on this captivating story - get your copy of The Floating Brothel today!

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