I know in the 18th century they had this thing about not lying flat to sleep, that it was somehow bad for you. I've toured a bunch of 18th century houses in the States, and they all have these absurdly short beds.
I know Captains did occasionally bring their wives on board, but I haven't found anything on how the sleeping arrangements worked... and in terms of the loblolly girls, it's not like you need to lie side by side, either.. :)
Re: I had a real difficulty picking this particular one out...
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I know in the 18th century they had this thing about not lying flat to sleep, that it was somehow bad for you. I've toured a bunch of 18th century houses in the States, and they all have these absurdly short beds.
I know Captains did occasionally bring their wives on board, but I haven't found anything on how the sleeping arrangements worked... and in terms of the loblolly girls, it's not like you need to lie side by side, either.. :)