The author explores how seafaring men adapted to new technologies that transformed their work lives and how they struggled against the pirate threat at the same time. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Merchant Seamen Pirates and the Anglo-American Maritime World 1700–1750 The book "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" by [Author name] offers a unique perspective on the history of merchant seamen, pirates, and the Anglo-American maritime world during the period of 1700-1750. Through the lens of the seamen's experiences, the author sheds light on larger historical issues such as the rise of capitalism, the birth of free wage labor, and the emergence of an international working class. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of technology and its impact on human society. The story begins in the early 18th century, a time when the maritime industry was undergoing rapid technological changes.

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