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Shanghaiing Sailors: A Maritime History of Forced Labor, 1849-1915 Mark Strecker
Shanghaiing Sailors: A Maritime History of Forced Labor, 1849-1915
Mark Strecker
""Shanghaiing," or the forcing of a man to become part of the crew of a merchant ship against his will, plagued the seafaring world between 1849 and 1915. The merchant ships were involved in such trade as opium, tea and gold and the practice was spurred by the opening of the Suez Canal. "--
252 pages, black & white illustrations, maps
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 10, 2014 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786494514 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 260 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 13 mm · 354 g |
| Language | English |
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