Excerpt from Afloat on the Pacific: Or Notes of Three Years Life at Sea, Comprising Sketches of People
I forgot my supper in the contemplation, and in the enjoyment of new thoughts and feelings might have forgotten my own existence, had I not been reminded of it by an occasional pitch of the vessel which caused an unpleasant sensation. Thus warned to retire, I sought my bunk, and after long lying awake and listening to the measured thump of the engines and the splash of the waves against the sides, I fell asleep.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This memoir paints a vivid picture of the author's experience as an officer serving on a U.S. steam frigate during the post-Civil War era. The author finds himself amidst a fascinating mix of people and cultures, from Spanish-Americans and Guachos to Chinese immigrants and Sandwich Islanders, as he travels from New York to the Pacific Ocean and through the waters of South America. The book provides a unique perspective on the political and social dynamics of the region during this period, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. The author's observations on the natural beauty of the tropics and the diverse characters he encounters along the way add a touch of adventure and human interest to this historical account. Through its detailed descriptions and thoughtful reflections, this book sheds light on a crucial era of maritime exploration and international relations in the Americas. 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. Codice articolo 9781330165812_0
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