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


