A Christmas at Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781171635505)

Celebrate the holidays with Edward Shippen's evocative poem, "A Christmas at Sea." First published in 1892, this classic verse captures the unique atmosphere of Christmas observed on the open ocean. Shippen's words paint a vivid picture of life aboard ship during the festive season, contrasting the familiar comforts of home with the stark beauty and potential dangers of the sea.

This edition brings Shippen's timeless poem to a new generation of readers, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a heartfelt meditation on faith, family, and the spirit of Christmas. Perfect for reading aloud or quiet contemplation, "A Christmas at Sea" is a cherished addition to any holiday collection.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.