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The sea their graves : an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture
Title
The sea their graves : an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture / David J. Stewart.
ISBN
9780813037349 (acid-free paper)
0813037344 (acid-free paper)
Published
Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2011.
Physical Description
xv, 259 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 15, 2011
Series
New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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