Female Soldier: Or, The Surprising Life and Adventures of Hannah Snell

Hannah Snell, a pregnant woman abandoned by her husband, disguised herself as a man and joined the military, fighting in battles and capturing Pondicherry. She returned to London in 1750 and wrote about her experiences, becoming one of the most captivating military legends of all time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2021
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

Hannah Snell's tale unfolds amidst a tragic beginning. In 1744, she tied the knot with James Summs, a Dutch seaman, and soon after, she bore a child. However, tragedy struck when Summs abandoned her and their child, who tragically passed away just a year later. Determined to seek her errant husband, Snell donned a suit, assumed her brother-in-law's identity, and embarked on a quest. She boarded the sloop of war, the Swallow, in Portsmouth and set sail to capture Pondicherry. Along the way, she encountered numerous battles, sustaining multiple injuries, some of which made it challenging to conceal her gender. In 1750, she returned to London and shared her remarkable story, immortalizing herself in The Female Soldier, one of the most captivating military legends of all time. This remarkable tale has inspired countless men and women throughout generations.

Weight: 104g
Dimension: 130 x 200 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913724047