Gleanings From The Sea: Showing The Pleasures, Pains And Penalties Of Life Afloat, With Contingencies Ashore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163121047)

""Gleanings From The Sea"" is a book written by Joseph W. Smith that explores the joys, sorrows, and hardships of life at sea. The author shares his personal experiences and observations, providing readers with a glimpse into the world of sailors and their daily struggles. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the dangers of sailing, the challenges of navigation, the hardships of life on board, and the rewards of a successful voyage. The author also discusses the various contingencies that sailors face ashore, such as shipwrecks, storms, and other unexpected events. ""Gleanings From The Sea"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the maritime world and the lives of those who work on the open water.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: Joseph W. Smith
ISBN-10: 1163121045
ISBN-13: 9781163121047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 470
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.95d