9781331412427 - And Essays for the Forecastle: Containing Matters and Incidents, Humorous, Pathetic, Romantic, and Sentimental (Classic Reprint) de Martingale, Hawser (4 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 takes readers back to a time when naval life and maritime law were very different from today, providing an insightful look at the lives of sailors in the early 19th century. The author provides vivid accounts of sailorsâ lives at sea, discussing their camaraderie, bravery, generosity, and love for women, balancing this with descriptions of their recklessness, superstition, licentiousness, and excessive drinking. He also delves into a controversial practice of the time: the impressment of American sailors into the British Royal Navy. The author describes the brutal treatment these kidnapped sailors endured and includes first-hand accounts of their suffering. By providing both adventure and social commentary, this book offers readers a glimpse into a world that is both fascinating and thought-provoking, shedding light on an era when the lines between freedom and oppression were blurred. 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.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 364 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.