The Sea Their Graves - (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeolog) by David J Stewart (Paperback)

This groundbreaking book, "Burial at Sea," offers a unique perspective on maritime culture by examining the ways in which sailors have memorialized their dead throughout history.

Drawing on a comprehensive study of over 2,100 gravestones and monuments in North America and the United Kingdom, David Stewart sheds light on the distinct folkloric traditions, beliefs, and customs of those who make their living at sea.

Through a detailed analysis of these memorials, Stewart reveals the centrality of death to maritime culture and how it has shaped the social structure of this close-knit community.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Western maritime culture, nautical archaeology, or the ways in which people have sought to make sense of death throughout history.