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The British Tar In Fact And Fiction: The Poetry Pathos And Humor Of The Sailor's Life

The British Tar In Fact And Fiction: The Poetry Pathos And Humor Of The Sailor's Life

Robinson, Charles Napier
Leyland, John

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Military BiographiesHumorFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163126306
ISBN13: 9781163126301
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The British Tar In Fact And Fiction: The Poetry Pathos And Humor Of The Sailor�������s Life is a book written by Charles Napier Robinson. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the life of sailors in the British Navy, both in reality and in fiction. Robinson delves into the poetry, pathos, and humor of the sailor's life, providing a detailed look at the experiences, traditions, and customs of those who served on board British ships.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the sailor's life. The first section explores the history of the British Navy, from its origins in the Middle Ages to its modern-day incarnation. Robinson discusses the development of naval tactics, the role of the sailor in the navy, and the challenges faced by those who served at sea.The second section of the book focuses on the poetry of the sailor's life. Robinson provides a selection of poems written by sailors themselves, as well as by famous poets such as Rudyard Kipling and John Masefield. The poems cover a range of topics, from the thrill of battle to the loneliness of life at sea.The third section of the book delves into the pathos of the sailor's life. Robinson explores the hardships faced by sailors, including disease, injury, and death. He also discusses the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones for long periods of time.The final section of the book is devoted to the humor of the sailor's life. Robinson provides a selection of humorous stories and anecdotes, demonstrating the wit and resilience of sailors in the face of adversity.Overall, The British Tar In Fact And Fiction: The Poetry Pathos And Humor Of The Sailor�������s Life is a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of the sailor's life in the British Navy. Robinson's insightful analysis and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or the experiences of those who served 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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