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Robinson, Harriet Jane Hanson
1825
1911
Robinson, Harriet H. (Harriet Hanson)
Robinson, Harriet Hanson
Robinson, Mrs. W. S.
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Captain Mary Miller : $b A drama
$aBoston :$bWalter H Baker & Co., $c1887.
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"Captain Mary Miller: A Drama" by Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson is a play written during the late 19th century. The drama focuses on the challenges and triumphs of Mary Miller, a woman who aspires to become a sea captain in a time when such ambitions were largely unfathomable for women. It touches on themes of gender equality and women's rights, showcasing the societal expectations and legal limitations placed on women during that era. The story unfolds through the life of Mary Miller, who, while her husband William is away on a fishing expedition, takes charge of their steamboat, the "Creole Bride." When William falls ill from river fever, Mary must navigate both the physical challenges of piloting the vessel and the societal prejudice that deems a woman unfit for such a role. After facing bureaucratic obstacles regarding her captain’s license and wrestling with the expectations of male authority figures, Mary ultimately triumphs. She receives her captain's license and demonstrates that she is equally capable as her husband. Their reunion reaffirms their partnership in life and on the water, as he acknowledges her position as captain, solidifying her independence and strength. This work not only tells a compelling story but also acts as a testament to the progressive ideas about women's rights and roles in society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/captainmarymille00robi
20230926092536robinson
1887
US
Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Paddle steamers -- Mississippi River -- Drama
Ship captains -- Drama
Ship captains' spouses -- Drama
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Category: British Literature
Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies
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