The uncommon lives of common sailors
Stephen Taylor describes the experiences of ordinary British seamen who took to the waves during the age of sail.

Published: August 31, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Author and journalist Stephen Taylor describes the experiences of ordinary British seamen who took to the waves during the age of sail in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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