Examines what life was like for people who sailed the high seas during the age of sail, from 1480 to 1880, discussing the men who chose to live and work at sea, as well as individuals who were on board for other reasons, including slaves, sailor's wives, and criminals.
Examines various aspects of war and society during the Revolutionary War, covering radicals, Tories, taxation, fashion, recreation, prisoner-of-war conditions, and other topics, and includes charts, photographs, and illustrations.