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Two Years Abaft The Mast: Or Life As A Sea Apprentice

Two Years Abaft The Mast: Or Life As A Sea Apprentice

Symondson, F. W. H.

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ISBN10: 1163626724
ISBN13: 9781163626726
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Two Years Abaft The Mast: Or Life As A Sea Apprentice is a memoir written by F.W.H. Symondson about his experiences as a young sailor in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Symondson's two-year journey aboard the ship The Lady Emma as he learns the ropes of life at sea. From his initial struggles with seasickness to his eventual mastery of the ship's rigging, Symondson provides a vivid and detailed account of life aboard a sailing vessel. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including his fellow crew members and the various port towns they visit. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily routines and customs of sailors during this time period. Overall, Two Years Abaft The Mast is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history or the adventures of life at sea.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.

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