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Set in 1774 Salem, a young farm boy escapes his rural life to pursue a dream of the sea. Waiting for his ship to set sail, he explores the bustling harbor, learning about maritime trade, shipbuilding, and the everyday realities of seafaring life in colonial Massachusetts.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: James E. Knight
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