Captain Charles Hervey Townsend: Self-Portrait Of An American Packet Ship Sailor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163185896)

Captain Charles Hervey Townsend: Self-Portrait Of An American Packet Ship Sailor is a memoir written by Charles Hervey Townsend, an American sailor who served as a captain on packet ships in the mid-19th century. The book provides a firsthand account of Townsend's experiences as a sailor, detailing his adventures at sea and the challenges he faced while navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean.The memoir begins with Townsend's early life in New York City, where he grew up and developed a fascination with the sea. He then goes on to describe his first voyage as a sailor, which took him from New York to Liverpool, England. From there, he recounts his experiences sailing to various ports in Europe, South America, and the Caribbean, including his encounters with pirates, storms, and other dangers at sea.Throughout the book, Townsend provides vivid descriptions of life on board a packet ship, including the daily routines of the crew, the challenges of navigating rough seas, and the camaraderie that develops among sailors. He also reflects on the impact of technological advancements on the shipping industry, including the introduction of steam-powered ships and the telegraph.Overall, Captain Charles Hervey Townsend: Self-Portrait Of An American Packet Ship Sailor offers a unique perspective on life at sea in the mid-19th century, providing readers with a glimpse into the world of a sailor who braved the elements and risked his life to transport goods and people across the Atlantic Ocean.Townsend�������s Self-Portrait Was Derived From His Letters, Which Spanned His Career At Sea, 1848-1871, The Zenith Of The American Sailing Merchant Marine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Hervey Townsend
ISBN-10: 1163185892
ISBN-13: 9781163185896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.25d