"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. --""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. "--


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    Title :

    Shanghaiing sailors : a maritime history of forced labor; 1849 - 1915


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    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    252 S.



    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



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