5236957
9780812219937
In this title life aboard warships, merchantmen, and whalers, as well as the interactions of mariners and others on shore, are recreated in absorbing detail. The book describes the important contributions of sailors to the resistance movement against Great Britain and their experiences during the Revolutionary War.Gilje, Paul A. is the author of 'Liberty on the Waterfront American Maritime Culture in the Age of Revolution', published 2007 under ISBN 9780812219937 and ISBN 0812219937.
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