The Norwegian Sailor: A Sketch Of The Life Of George Noscoe (1850) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165619139)

The Norwegian Sailor: A Sketch Of The Life Of George Noscoe is a memoir written by George Noscoe himself and first published in 1850. The book offers a personal account of the life of a Norwegian sailor who spent many years at sea, traveling to different parts of the world and encountering various challenges and adventures along the way. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Noscoe's life. He begins by describing his childhood in Norway and his early experiences at sea, before moving on to his travels to different parts of Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Throughout the book, Noscoe provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered during his travels. He recounts his interactions with fellow sailors, merchants, and indigenous peoples, as well as his experiences with storms, shipwrecks, and other dangers at sea. The Norwegian Sailor also offers insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the various places Noscoe visited, including the slave trade in Africa and the American Civil War. Overall, The Norwegian Sailor provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century sailor and the many challenges and adventures he faced during his travels.With An Account Of His Death.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: George Noscoe
ISBN-10: 116561913X
ISBN-13: 9781165619139
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d