Fall 2008
History BC 3424x
Prof. Robert McCaughey
Class Hours: 2:40-3:55
Class Location: 327 Milbank


A thematically and chronologically ordered 
narrative of the impact of the Atlantic Ocean 
and its tidal tributaries upon the beginnings 
and subsequent development of the American 
colonies and of the Early American Republic.  
Special stress will be placed upon the physical 
givens and cultural implications of the coastal
environment in which early Americans went 
about their lives.

Research Assistant:
Technical Support: Edward Jahn, Associate Director, BEATL
Website Design: Rebecca Dunnan CC 2008

The seminar is multidisciplinary and makes extensive use of Internet resources.  It is mounted in collaboration 
with the Barnard Electronic Archive and Teaching Lab.



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