Rose: The extraordinary story of Rose de Freycinet: wife, stowaway and the first woman to record her voyage around the world

In 1817, Rose de Freycinet did the unthinkable: she disguised herself as a boy and stowed away on her husband's naval expedition, becoming the first woman to circumnavigate the globe and document her journey. Her vivid diary entries reveal a woman of extraordinary courage, curiosity, and wit—navigating not just uncharted waters, but the rigid conventions of her era. This is adventure biography at its finest: intimate, thrilling, and utterly inspiring. Perfect for lovers of maritime history, feminist trailblazers, and anyone who dreams of voyage and discovery.