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Catalina
by
Markus Orths
Catalina is the true story of Catalina d'Erauso, born in 17th century Spain, who wished to travel the world. One day she cuts her hair, dresses in men's clothing, and becomes Francisco. Her new identity is internalized so much that she convinces not only everyone around her - including her lovers - but eventually even herself. Her path leads her to the New World and is a b...more
Hardcover, 259 pages
Published
September 1st 2006
by Toby Press
(first published 2005)
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This is based on a true story of a Basque woman in the early 17th century who disguises herself as a man and sails to America. The story seems surreal. Mideaval Europe is strange enough (especially the Spanish Inquisition) and the story of a woman passing as a man for many years with discovery. The author stretches it farther by adding several very improbable coincidences and mixing them with truth. I found it hard to believe, so looked her up on the internet. The stranger parts of the stor...more
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Interesting book about Catalina Erauso, a 15th century nun who adopted a male persona and went to the New World to look for her brother. I found the writing style somewhat intrusive and overly mannered, but the story itself was very compelling.
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