Liberty Chronicles, Ep 8; The Horrifying Lives of Early Virginians
Channel: Libertarianism.org
Date: 2017-06-20

On July 25, 1609, aboard the Virginia Company’s slowing sinking ship the Sea Venture, a company of colonial gentlemen-adventurers, indentured servants, and sailors, all struggled for their lives. The crew plugged holes and splits with every available means and everyone --even the genteel and lordly--took turns carrying water for a time. Aboard the Sea Venture, circumstances forced rich and poor alike to join their labors in common cause and solidarity. The aqueous environment--agitated by catastrophe--dissolved class boundaries.

Further Readings/References:
http://moglen.law.columbia.edu/ALH/lawesdivine.pdf
https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/virginia-is-horrible-send-cheese-indentured-servant-writes-home

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