9780282251673 - Service Afloat: Comprising the Personal Narrative of a British Naval Officer, During the Late War (Classic Reprint) de Towne, John (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the adventurous life of a young boy who leaves home at fifteen to sail the high seas. He signs onto a merchant ship as a midshipman, where he experiences the harsh and often dangerous realities of seafaring during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative vividly captures the excitement, camaraderie, and challenges of life aboard a wooden warship, providing a unique perspective on a bygone era. The author's insights into the hardships faced by sailors and the camaraderie they forged amid the perils of the sea offer a profound understanding of maritime culture and the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a testament to the resilience and adventurous spirit of those who sailed the vast oceans during this turbulent period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.