Black Sailors: Afro-American Merchant Seamen and Whalemen Prior to the Civil War

Description: Black Sailors by Martha Putney This is the first book to document thoroughly the lifestyle and collective experience of the many thousands of black sailors during this time period. In a penetrating study, the author unveils the enormous contribution made prior to the Civil War to the nations economy, prestige, and power by black Americans. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first book to document thoroughly the lifestyle and collective experience of the many thousands of black sailors during this time period. Numerous illustrations in the form of original charts, tables, crew lists, and customs records support the text. In a penetrating study, the author unveils the enormous contribution made prior to the Civil War to the nations economy, prestige, and power by black Americans. Author Biography MARTHA S.PUTNEY is retired as Professor of History and Chairman of the Department of History and Geography at Bowie State College in Maryland. Table of Contents FiguresPrefaceHow Many Were on the ShipsThe Black ComplementBlack Ship OfficersThose Who SailedWhat It All MeantNotesAppendixBibliographyIndex Review .,."[P]resents a wealth of information and statistics."-Footsteps?...[P]resents a wealth of information and statistics.?-Footsteps?A welcome contribution to what amounts to a new field of study, black history and the American maritime service. Blacks have served US naval, merchant, and whaling services since the beginning of this countrys history. Putneys work combs the literature for a head count approach to demonstrate the universality of blacks in American sea service. The lists of black sailors are broken down into deckhands, mates, masters, and owners of ships. This litany would be dull reading if it were not for the newness of the topic and the extent of Putneys research.... The 12 pages of notes and 45 pages of appendixes are very helpful, as is the bibliography....?-Choice?Students and scholars of Afro-American studies, American history, sociology, and race and ethnic relations in America will not want to miss this unique volume.?-A.L.B.R...."ÝP¨resents a wealth of information and statistics."-Footsteps..."[P]resents a wealth of information and statistics."-Footsteps"Students and scholars of Afro-American studies, American history, sociology, and race and ethnic relations in America will not want to miss this unique volume."-A.L.B.R."A welcome contribution to what amounts to a new field of study, black history and the American maritime service. Blacks have served US naval, merchant, and whaling services since the beginning of this countrys history. Putneys work combs the literature for a head count approach to demonstrate the universality of blacks in American sea service. The lists of black sailors are broken down into deckhands, mates, masters, and owners of ships. This litany would be dull reading if it were not for the newness of the topic and the extent of Putneys research.... The 12 pages of notes and 45 pages of appendixes are very helpful, as is the bibliography...."-Choice Long Description This is the first book to document thoroughly the lifestyle and collective experience of the many thousands of black sailors during this time period. Numerous illustrations in the form of original charts, tables, crew lists, and customs records support the text. In a penetrating study, the author unveils the enormous contribution made prior to the Civil War to the nations economy, prestige, and power by black Americans. Review Quote "Students and scholars of Afro-American studies, American history, sociology, and race and ethnic relations in America will not want to miss this unique volume." A.L.B.R. Details ISBN031325639X Year 1987 ISBN-10 031325639X ISBN-13 9780313256394 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1987-05-14 Subtitle Afro-American Merchant Seamen and Whalemen Prior to the Civil War Country of Publication United States Edition Description Revised and Exp Language English Media Book Series Number 103 Place of Publication Westport Edition illustrated edition Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations DEWEY 305.896073 Short Title BLACK SAILORS REVISED AND EXP/ Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313256394 UK Release Date 1987-05-14 NZ Release Date 1987-05-14 US Release Date 1987-05-14 Author Martha Putney Audience Age 7-17 Pages 192 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Contributions in Afro-American and African Studies: Contemporary Black Poets Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1987-05-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7076170;

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