How three white, non-elite American sailors turned their experiences of captivity into diverse career opportunities—and influenced America's physical, commerc

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The first time that Americans had been held hostage since the Barnaby pirate days of the 1800s, the incident described here presents valuable lessons both for t

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- PART 1 CAPTIVITY AND THE PUBLIC SPHERE -- 1 Captivity and Communications -- 2 The Captives Write Home -- 3 Publi

How three white, non-elite American sailors turned their experiences of captivity into diverse career opportunities—and influenced America's physical, commerc