Way back in the days of no fiber optic internet, bountiful pirates and completely unregulated whaling, sailors had a rough time communicating to their betrothed back home. Once a shiphand had set out, there was no telling when he’d get back to his missus, let alone tell her via snail mail if the wedding was still on or not. — Read the rest
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