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A Sailor's Log Recollections of Forty Years of Naval Life

A Sailor's Log Recollections of Forty Years of Naval Life

Evans, Robley D.

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ISBN10: 1163201405
ISBN13: 9781163201404
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 510
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Sailor's Log is a memoir written by Robley D. Evans, who served in the United States Navy for forty years. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences, from his early days as a midshipman to his retirement as a rear admiral. Evans shares his recollections of life at sea, including battles, storms, and the day-to-day routines of naval life. He also discusses his interactions with other sailors and officers, as well as the political and social issues that affected the Navy during his career. Through his vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Evans offers readers a unique glimpse into the life of a sailor during a time of significant change in the Navy.1901. Illustrated. During the course of a colorful naval career Evans rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and had two destroyers named after him. One example of Evan's character can be found in the following anecdote: Because of his serious wounds, as he lay helpless in the hospital, he was approached by a surgeon who suggested amputation. Evans pulled out a pistol from under his pillow and said he would shoot at the first sign of a surgeon's saw. The surgeon concluded that Evans would die, and did not press for amputation. Obviously, the young ensign survived.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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