Isbn: 9781332350094 - round the horn before the mast (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the harsh realities of life at sea aboard a four-mast barque sailing around the Horn in the late 19th century. The author, a young Englishman, chronicles his experiences as a seaman on the *Royalshire*, a Glasgow-built vessel, detailing the demanding labor, grueling conditions, and unpredictable personalities of the crew and officers. He provides vivid accounts of the ship's journey from San Francisco to the South Atlantic, capturing the physical and mental challenges faced by those who ventured into the treacherous waters of the Southern Ocean. The author's keen observations paint a nuanced portrait of maritime life during an era when sailing ships still held sway over the world's oceans. He explores the social hierarchies on board, the clash of personalities, and the stark differences between British and American seafaring practices. The book delves into the complexities of shipboard discipline, highlighting the brutality and exploitation that often characterized the treatment of seamen, particularly on American vessels. Through his firsthand account, the author offers a unique perspective on the dangers and hardships endured by those who sailed the high seas in the age of sail, providing a valuable historical record of a bygone era. 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.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 411 pages. 9.06x5.98x0.94 inches. This item is printed on demand.