Two centuries of American maritime history; in which the Atlantic Ocean remained the great frontier Westward expansion has been the great narrative of the first two centuries of American history; but as historian Daniel Vickers demonstrates here; the horizon extended in all directions. For those who lived along the Atlantic coast; it was the East—and the Atlantic Ocean—that beckoned. While historical and fictional accounts have tended to stress the exceptional circumstances or psychological compulsions that drove men to sea; this book shows how normal a part of life seafaring was for those living near a coast before the mid–nineteenth century.Drawing on records of several thousand seamen and their voyages from Salem; Massachusetts; Young Men and the Sea offers a social history of seafaring in the colonial and early national period. In what sort of families were sailors raised? When did they go to sea? What were their chances of death? Whom did they marry; and how did their wives operate households in their absence? Answering these and many other questions; this book is destined to become a classic of American social and maritime history.
#106638 in Books Robert Louis Wilken 2005-03-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.10 x .99 x 5.40l; .96 #File Name: 0300105983398 pagesThe Spirit of Early Christian Thought Seeking the Face of God
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Adolph MenendezVery readable. Author is a gifted communicator of his wide and deep research.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. In depth beautifully written dicussion of the underpinnings of Christian thinking and theologyBy BestGrandmaWe chose it for our scripture study group. it was magnificent. The language is advanced-college level --we kept a dictionary handy. The themes; the writing; the interesting and inspiring discussion of the development of early christian thinking and theology were often new to us "old" Catholics and awe inspiring..Recommend for people especially Catholics who are interested in the development ofChristian thought doctrine and theology. It doesn't have a study guide so we read and talked about especially menaingful passages.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good introduction to the basics of "thinking ChristianlyBy ChrisExtremely informative and interesting; though I wish Wilken had chosen to focus on some other theologians and ideas. Good introduction to the basics of "thinking Christianly." Intellectual connection between the pagan philosophers and the Holy Fathers made clear.
