Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the experiences of a young man who leaves Washington, D.C. for a two-and-a-half-year journey as a midshipman aboard the USS Constellation. Traveling to the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic, the author provides unique insights into the realities of naval life in the early 1800s, from the intricacies of the ship's infrastructure to the daily routines of its crew members. Along the way, he shares his experiences of visiting locales such as Gibraltar, the Turkish city of Tunis, and the storied cities of Greece. The author's approach is colloquial and engaging, peppered with lively anecdotes that bring to life the camaraderie and occasional hardships of life at sea during a historical period in which the US Navy was asserting its role on the world stage. 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 9781333876562_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-9781333876562
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
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-9781333876562
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)