In A Chaplain's Experience Ashore and Afloat, Harry W.
Jones shares vivid moments from a Navy chaplain’s life during the late 19th century. The book follows his duties at sea and ashore, from memorial services for sailors to the daily rhythms of life aboard ship amid looming war.
Through personal recollections, the narrative captures the emotional ties between officers, sailors, and their families, the discipline of a wartime crew, and the small, human details that shape a chaplain’s work. Readers glimpse the realities of duty, risk, faith, and consolation as ships move from New England harbors to Havana, Kingston, and Santiago, and as life at sea mingles with moments of quiet reflection and community leadership.
Ideal for readers of naval history and military memoirs, who appreciate first-person perspective, faith, and the everyday realities of service at sea.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an engrossing account of the author's transformative journey from being a lay minister to serving as a chaplain in the US Navy during the Spanish-American War. The author weaves a compelling narrative, detailing his early struggles, including his first sermon, and the challenges he faced as a young pastor. Through vivid descriptions, the book transports readers to the battlefields of Cuba, where the author witnessed firsthand the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit. The author's experiences provide a unique perspective on the role of faith and spirituality in times of adversity, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in themes of courage, duty, and the power of belief. 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 9781331493488_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331493488
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