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Lights And Shadows Of Sailor Life: As Exemplified In Fifteen Years' Experience, Including The More Thrilling Events Of The U. S. Exploring Expedition

Lights And Shadows Of Sailor Life: As Exemplified In Fifteen Years' Experience, Including The More Thrilling Events Of The U. S. Exploring Expedition

Clark, Joseph G.

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ISBN10: 1432543156
ISBN13: 9781432543150
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lights and Shadows of Sailor Life is a memoir written by Joseph G. Clark, detailing his experiences as a sailor over the course of fifteen years. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the joys and hardships of life at sea, including the dangers, adventures, and challenges that sailors face on a daily basis.In particular, Clark focuses on his time as a member of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, a famous voyage of discovery that took place in the mid-19th century. He describes the more thrilling events of the expedition, including encounters with hostile natives, storms at sea, and the exploration of uncharted territories.Throughout the book, Clark offers insights into the unique culture and lifestyle of sailors, including their customs, superstitions, and the camaraderie that develops among crew members. He also reflects on the personal growth and self-discovery that he experienced during his time at sea.Overall, Lights and Shadows of Sailor Life is a fascinating and compelling account of one man's experiences as a sailor, offering readers a glimpse into a world that is often romanticized but rarely understood.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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