The Log Of The Empire State (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162700564)

The Log of the Empire State is a memoir written by Geneve L.A. Shaffer. The book is an account of her experiences as a cadet aboard the training ship Empire State during a summer sea term. The Empire State is a vessel that is used to train cadets from the State University of New York Maritime College. Shaffer's memoir is a detailed account of her journey as a cadet, from the day she boarded the ship to the day she disembarked. She describes the challenges and rewards of life at sea, as well as the camaraderie and teamwork that is essential to the success of the crew. The book is not only a personal memoir, but also a historical account of the Empire State and its role in training cadets. Shaffer's writing is clear and concise, and she provides vivid descriptions of life aboard the ship, as well as the ports of call that the Empire State visited during her journey. The Log of the Empire State is a fascinating book for anyone interested in maritime history, as well as those who are interested in personal memoirs of life at sea.When we talked to some of the American residents in Japan, they all got on the old familiar subject, the high cost of living, but they seem to agree that it cost just twice as much to live in Japan as any other place in the world. It seems that without considering the high rent, an amah (a sort of maid who will do only certain duties), a house boy (who is anywhere from twelve to sixty years old), and a cook (who gets a commission on everything you buy) must be kept, even in the simplest of homes.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: Geneve L. a. Shaffer
ISBN-10: 1162700564
ISBN-13: 9781162700564
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.08d