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A sea of misadventures : shipwreck and survival in early America / Amy Mitchell-Cook.
| Author/creator | Mitchell-Cook, Amy |
| Other author | University of South Carolina. Press publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Columbia, South Carolina : University of South Carolina Press, [2013] |
| Description | ix, 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in maritime history Studies in maritime history. ^A235854 |
| Contents | Fact or fiction? The Publication of American Shipwreck Narratives -- The legalities of loss, wreck, and ruin -- God, nature, and the role of religion in shipwreck -- They worked like horses but behaved like men -- To honor their worth, beauty, and accomplishments -- Chaos and cannibalism on the high seas -- Portuguese narratives : A Comparative Perspective. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2013015879 |
| ISBN | 9781611173017 (hardbound : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1611173019 (hardbound : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | G525 .M564 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |