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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A nice copy with only minor wear. The book gathers true tales to highlight the courage, resourcefulness, and daily life of early American sea captains and their crews. The included narratives are: "The Adventures of John Nicol, Mariner": An abridged version of Nicol's own account of his thirty years at sea, offering a rare firsthand perspective of an ordinary sailor during the Georgian era. "A Narrative of Events in the Life of John Bartlett of Boston, Massachusetts": This section details Bartlett's experiences during voyages to Canton and the Northwest coast of North America between 1790 and 1793, including interactions with indigenous peoples. "The Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Ship Globe of Nantucket": The account of a mutiny and shipwreck in the South Seas in 1824, as told by one of the survivors, William Mariner. Other Accounts: The collection also includes narratives by Charles H. Barnard and John B. Knights, providing a broad look at maritime adventures, including privateering, trading, and exploration in the South Pacific and elsewhere. The book is valued for its authentic look into a bygone era of maritime history, offering insights into the real sources of early American maritime strength. 353 pages. Book.…

353pp. + ad Illustrated in black and white Publication #7 of Marine Research Society Light cover rubbing, soil; top fore corner lightly bumped: VG/no dj.