The Sea Their Graves
An Archaeology of Death and Remembrance in Maritime Culture
By David J. Stewart | Publisher: University Press of Florida
About the book
Like other groups with dangerous occupations, mariners have developed a close-knit culture bound by loss and memory. Death regularly disrupts the fabric of this culture and necessitates actions designed to mend its social structure. From the ritual of burying a body at sea to the creation of memorials to honor the missing, these events tell us a great deal about how sailors see their world. Based on a study of more than 2,100 gravestones and monuments in North America and the United Kingdom erected between the seventeenth and late twentieth centuries, David Stewart expands the use of nautical archaeology into terrestrial environments. He focuses on those who make their living at sea--one of the world's oldest and most dangerous occupations--to examine their distinct folkloric traditions, beliefs, and customs regarding death, loss, and remembrance.
Editions of The Sea Their Graves
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813037349
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780813064208
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813063966
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Like other groups with dangerous occupations, mariners have developed a close-knit culture bound by loss and memory. Death regularly disrupts the fabric of this culture and necessitates actions designed to mend its social structure. From the ritual of burying a body at sea to the creation of memorials to honor the missing, these events tell us a great deal about how sailors see their world. Based on a study of more than 2,100 gravestones and monuments in North America and the United Kingdom erected between the seventeenth and late twentieth centuries, David Stewart expands the use of nautical archaeology into terrestrial environments. He focuses on those who make their living at sea--one of the world's oldest and most dangerous occupations--to examine their distinct folkloric traditions, beliefs, and customs regarding death, loss, and remembrance.
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What is The Sea Their Graves about?
Like other groups with dangerous occupations, mariners have developed a close-knit culture bound by loss and memory. Death regularly disrupts the fabric of this culture and necessitates actions designed to mend its social structure. From the ritual of burying a body at sea to the creation of memorials to honor the missing, these events tell us a great deal about how sailors see their world. Based on a study of more than 2,100 gravestones and monuments in North America and the United Kingdom erected between the seventeenth and late twentieth centuries, David Stewart expands the use of nautical archaeology into terrestrial environments. He focuses on those who make their living at sea--one of the world's oldest and most dangerous occupations--to examine their distinct folkloric traditions, beliefs, and customs regarding death, loss, and remembrance.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sea Their Graves?
History and Archaeology > Archaeology
Where can I read a sample of The Sea Their Graves?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813037349
How long is The Sea Their Graves and how many pages does it have?
The Sea Their Graves has 278 page(s)
Is The Sea Their Graves part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sea Their Graves?
David J. Stewart
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Sea Their Graves is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813037349) and paperback(ISBN 9780813064208) and ebook(ISBN 9780813063966)
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