Maidens' Trip by Emma Smith - 9781408801253

Maidens' Trip by Emma Smith - 9781408801253

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with "Maidens' Trip" by Emma Smith. This classic memoir captures the spirit of adventure as three young women navigate the challenges of wartime Britain by working on the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company. In 1943, Emma Smith and her friends traded their middle-class backgrounds for the grimy reality of canal boating, replacing male workers during WWII. They learned to master seventy-two-foot canal boats, transporting vital cargo like steel and coal between London and Birmingham. Their days were filled with practical skills: splicing ropes, maintaining engines, navigating tunnels, and managing day-to-day life on the water. Experience their world through vivid anecdotes of simple meals like kedgeree and jam sandwiches, the adoption of a kitten, and the inevitable mishaps. "Maidens' Trip" is a testament to their growth, resilience, and eventual toughening up amidst these exceptional circumstances. It's a captivating story of maturation and a unique glimpse into Britain at war. Summary: Maidens' Trip by Emma Smith, Paperback, English edition, published in 2011. Features include 240 pages, dimensions 129 mm x 198 mm, and ISBN 9781408801253.

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