Pirates, Jack Tar And Memory: New Directions in American Maritime History

These nine essays explore new directions and ways to pursue the elusive "Jack Tar"—the common sailor in the early modern world. We see him as a pirate, learn something of the ships he sailed, and share his experience in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. We also see him as a spinner of yarns—a great story teller—helping to mold his own and our national identity, while contributing to the development of a unique American literature. We see some Jacks seeking social mobility. We see other...