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Five Years Before The Mast: Or Life In The Forecastle, Aboard Of A Whaler And Man-Of-War (1854)

Five Years Before The Mast: Or Life In The Forecastle, Aboard Of A Whaler And Man-Of-War (1854)

Hazen, Jacob A.

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Adventurers & Explorers19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116442761X
ISBN13: 9781164427612
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Five Years Before The Mast: Or Life In The Forecastle, Aboard Of A Whaler And Man-Of-War is a memoir written by Jacob A. Hazen and originally published in 1854. The book details Hazen's experiences as a sailor on both a whaling ship and a man-of-war during the mid-19th century. Hazen provides a vivid account of life on board these vessels, including the harsh working conditions, the dangers of the sea, and the camaraderie among the crew. He also describes the various ports of call he visited during his travels, and the cultural differences he encountered. Through his personal anecdotes, Hazen provides a unique perspective on the maritime industry and the challenges faced by those who made their living at sea. The book remains a valuable historical document, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring adventure and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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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