A vivid, old‑world maritime tale of sailors, storms, and hard‑won freedom at sea.
Set against the backdrop of sturdy ships and bustling ports, this novel follows a ship’s crew as they chase a passage home and face the weather, danger, and the grit of life at sea. Rich with authentic dialogue and nautical detail, the book captures the rhythm of deck work, the pull of the horizon, and the moments of camaraderie that keep sailors going when the voyage grows long.
Across bustling docks, tense passages, and quiet moments ashore, it explores loyalty, hardship, and the unwritten code of seafaring men. From the thrill of a broad reach to the hum of a harbor tavern, the story moves with a sailor’s pace and a captain’s eye for detail.
Ideal for readers who love classic nautical fiction, maritime adventures, and character‑driven stories of life aboard old sailing ships.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book gives an insightful and vivid account of a young man's early experiences at sea, working as a member of the crew on a square -rigged sailing ship voyaging from the Clyde to San Francisco via Cape Horn in the 1890s. The hardships and physical perils faced by those working on these ships are described vividly and frankly. The author shows how the crews were driven by poverty and lack of opportunity ashore, leading them to sign up for dangerous work in return for poor pay. This account is an important historical document as it preserves a way of life now lost, and it gives a unique insight into the lives of those men who worked on the great sailing ships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330561928_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330561928
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330561928
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Brassbounder: A Tale of the SeaEyes? One might as well have no eyes. Out board the ship there is nothing to be seen save the swell breaking at the bows as the vessel moves slowly on her course. Only ears a. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147773937
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330561928
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