Seated by the Sea: The Maritime History of Portland, Maine, and Its Irish Longshoremen (Working in the Americas)
Seated by the Sea explores Portland, Maine’s maritime history through the work and experiences of its Irish longshoremen. Part of the Working in the Americas series, this focused study considers the relationship between waterfront labor, local community, and the broader history of working life.
About This Book
Seated by the Sea examines the maritime history of Portland, Maine, and the role of its Irish longshoremen.
The book focuses on longshore work within the changing life of a major coastal community.
As part of the Working in the Americas series, it places local maritime history within a broader context of labor and working life.
This title offers readers an informative study of Portland, Maine, its waterfront, and the people connected to its maritime economy.
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