Life and Adventures of Frances Namon Sorcho

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Author Captain Louis Sorcho Great Deep Sea Diving Co.
Title Life and Adventures of Frances Namon Sorcho
The Only Woman Deep Sea Diver in the World
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Whitehead, F E H, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Life and Adventures of Frances Namon Sorcho" by Frances Namon Sorcho is a unique autobiography that chronicles the remarkable life of the first and only woman deep-sea diver in the world, written during the early 20th century. The book explores the challenges and triumphs she faced while diving in a male-dominated field, highlighting not only the physical rigors of her profession but also the personal courage and determination needed to succeed in such a dangerous vocation. The overarching topic revolves around the life of a pioneer who broke societal norms to explore the depths of the ocean. In her narrative, Frances Namon Sorcho shares her journey from her early life in Virginia to her groundbreaking career as a deep-sea diver. She details her rigorous physical training, the daunting experience of donning the heavy diving suit for the first time, and the intense pressures faced underwater. The book recounts various dives for treasure and curiosities, as well as the more harrowing task of recovering bodies from underwater. Through vivid descriptions, Sorcho paints a picture of her encounters with marine life, the risks of her profession including the threat from dangerous sea creatures, and the hazards of working under extreme pressure. Her story is one of resilience, illustrating how she defied conventions and embraced adventure, ultimately becoming an emblem of empowerment for women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
Subject Sorcho, Frances Namon
Subject Women divers
Subject Deep diving
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EBook-No. 57172
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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