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Stewart, David J. 1968-

The sea their graves : an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture / David J. Stewart. - Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2011. - xv, 259 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology . - New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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.

ISBN: 9780813037349 (acidfree paper) 0813037344 (acid-free paper)

LCCN: 2011018968

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015897490 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Great Britain. Royal Navy --History.
United States. Navy --History.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sailors--Social life and customs.--Great Britain
Sailors--Social life and customs.--United States
Sailors--Death--History.
Sepulchral monuments--History.
Death--Social aspects--History.
Burial--History.
Seafaring life--History.
Maritime anthropology.

LC Class. No.: V737 / .S74 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 394/.4