The Open Boat Resources

Websites

1898 Review in The New York Times

A glowing review praised "the genius of this young son of America."

Images

Crane the Shortstop

Stephen Crane poses with his teammates on the Syracuse University baseball team. Looks like a rowdy crew. 

Crane, with Mustache

Undated photo of Crane, looking all dour and serious. Almost dying on a lifeboat will do that to you. 

Crane in 1896

Formal portrait of Stephen Crane. Wait—they had cameras back then? 

Stephen Crane at 17

In cadet's uniform. All dressed up with nowhere to fight.