Excerpt from The World's Rough Hand: Toil and Adventure at the Antipodes
He who would study this problem must know what it means to be driven, in a board ing-house master's cart, to the pierhead, with one or two months' pay already gone.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by sailors in the late 19th century. The author, a former sailor himself, offers a unique perspective on the grueling conditions, poor treatment, and isolation that characterized life at sea during this era. The narrative follows the author's journey as he joins a crew bound for Australia, enduring months of hard labor, inadequate food, and relentless storms. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own story to tell. Through vivid prose and unflinching honesty, this book not only provides a historical account of seafaring but also delves into the human experience of hardship, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to sail. 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 9781330934999_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330934999
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330934999
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