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The Wanderer: Of Liverpool
Hardcover
BoatingGeneral PoetryGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025504728
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Wanderer: Of Liverpool is a masterful tribute to the golden age of sail, penned by the renowned Poet Laureate John Masefield. This compelling work blends evocative prose and stirring verse to chronicle the life and ultimate tragedy of a magnificent four-masted barque. Through meticulous detail and poetic reverence, Masefield captures the spirit of the ship from its construction and launch in Liverpool to its final, fatal encounter with the sea.
Readers are transported into the harsh reality of maritime life at the turn of the century, experiencing the beauty of the vessel under full sail alongside the relentless power of the elements. Masefield's deep personal connection to the sea shines through every line, making the ship itself feel like a living character caught in a struggle against destiny. Part historical record and part lyrical eulogy, The Wanderer: Of Liverpool stands as a definitive exploration of man's relationship with the ocean and the enduring legacy of the great sailing vessels that once dominated the global trade routes.
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