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The sea their graves : an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stewart, David J. (David James), 1968-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2011]
Series:New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology.
Subjects:
Maritime anthropology.
Seafaring life > History.
Burial > History.
Death > Social aspects > History.
Sepulchral monuments > History.
Sailors > Death > History.
Sailors > United States > Social life and customs.
Sailors > Great Britain > Social life and customs.
United States. > Navy > History.
Great Britain. > Royal Navy > History.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • "Death Stands Ready at the Door" : The Dangers of Maritime Life
  • Values for a Dangerous World
  • "The Natural Sepulchre of a Sailor" : Burial at Sea As Ritual Performance
  • "Was Never Since Heard Of" : Remembering the Missing
  • "Rocks and Storms I'll Fear No More" : The Anchor and the Cross
  • Conclusions: A Living Tradition.