Ocean Life In The Old Sailing-Ship Days: From Forecastle To Quarter-Deck (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162970455)

Ocean Life In The Old Sailing-Ship Days: From Forecastle To Quarter-Deck is a book written by John D. Whidden. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of what life was like for sailors aboard sailing ships during the 19th century. Whidden, who was a sailor himself, draws on his own experiences, as well as the stories of other sailors, to give readers an inside look at the daily routines, challenges, and adventures of life at sea. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different roles and responsibilities of crew members, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, the excitement of exotic ports of call, and the hardships of long voyages. Throughout the book, Whidden's writing is engaging and informative, offering readers a unique perspective on a bygone era of maritime history.The Entertaining Reminiscences Of A Veteran Shipmaster.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: John D. Whidden
ISBN-10: 1162970456
ISBN-13: 9781162970455
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d