Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail
W. Jeffrey Bolster’s Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail examines the role and experiences of African American sailors in maritime history. Framing seafaring within the wider story of race, labor, and American society, this work offers a focused historical perspective.
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Black Jacks explores the experiences and historical significance of African American seamen during the Age of Sail.
W. Jeffrey Bolster examines Black participation in maritime life within the broader context of American history.
The book offers a focused perspective on seafaring, race, labor, and identity in an important period of the past.
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