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What is a common theme in Mary Read's life story?

  • Lost treasure

  • Cross-dressing

  • Curse of the sea

  • Finding lost cities

Answer

Cross-dressing served as a central theme throughout Mary Read's life, enabling her to defy societal norms and embark on extraordinary experiences during the 18th century. Disguising herself as a man, she fearlessly ventured into male-dominated domains such as the British military and piracy, navigating a world typically restricted to her male counterparts.
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