| ID: | 20266 |
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| Entry Text: | Rodger, Nicholas A.M. "Stragglers and Deserters from the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War." BIHR, 57 (1984): 56-79. Masefield depiction of beaten & broken Jack Tar needs revision; more complicated: granted leave, reliable, unity & cohesion of ship's company; many served loyally & contentedly for long periods. |