A Landsman's Log (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Robert W. Neeser

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332320201 ISBN 13 : 9781332320202

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid, first‑person account of life aboard a U.S. Navy battleship and its shore exercises. Discover the daily routines, training drills, and camaraderie that shaped powerful crews in a changing era of naval warfare.

In this diary‑style narrative, readers accompany a sailor as his fleet camps ashore for drills, rifles, and endurance events. The pages blend practical details of camp life with scenes of marching, target practice, and day‑to‑day life among bluejackets and Marines. The voice stays grounded in real experience, offering a window into the habits, humor, and hard work that kept ships ready for action.

What you’ll experience

• Close looks at daily routines, from mess life to guard mounts and bugle calls.


• Vivid depictions of training—from small‑arms ranges to shipboard drills and field days.


• Stories of camaraderie, camp setups, and the challenges of life at sea and ashore.


• Historical context of early 20th‑century naval life and its evolving technology.

Ideal for readers of naval history and memoirs who want an accessible, grounded look at life in a large fleet during peacetime training and preparation.

A Landsman's Log is a clear, engaging portrait of sailors learning their craft, building teamwork, and facing the rhythms of discipline, weather, and sea service.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332320201
• ISBN 13: 9781332320202
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 302
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