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The Post-Captain, Or, the Wooden Walls Well Manned: Comprehending a View of Naval Society and Manners
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General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025917993
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Post-Captain, Or, the Wooden Walls Well Manned is a lively and satirical exploration of naval society and the distinctive manners of the British seafaring class during the age of sail. Written by John Davis, a writer with firsthand experience of the maritime world, the work offers a unique blend of humor, romance, and nautical realism. It provides a detailed view of life aboard a man-of-war, capturing the idiosyncratic language and social interactions of officers and sailors alike.
The narrative centers on the adventures and romantic pursuits of naval officers, contrasting the rigors of life at sea with the expectations of polite society on land. Through its witty dialogue and vivid characterizations, the book serves as both an entertaining story and a historical document of the wooden walls that defined an era of maritime dominance. Readers interested in naval history, maritime fiction, and 19th-century social satire will find The Post-Captain an engaging and insightful look into the traditions and eccentricities of the Royal Navy. This classic work remains a significant contribution to nautical literature, prized for its authenticity and spirited portrayal of life on the high seas.
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