Windjammers And Sea Tramps (Edition1) - Couverture souple

Runciman, Baron Walter Runciman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8169783003 ISBN 13 : 9788169783002

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2026

Synopsis

Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the cultural beliefs and superstitions that shaped sailor behaviour The narrative draws on maritime experience and historical observation to illustrate how conditions aboard ships evolved alongside trade and naval expansion It highlights the contrast between romantic perceptions of ocean voyages and the often harsh reality faced by working sailors Through reflective commentary, it examines shifts in attitudes toward seafarers, their treatment, and their social standing The work emphasizes maritime history, seafaring life, merchant navy, nautical culture, and sailor traditions as central elements shaping the identity of those who worked at sea and the broader maritime world and its lasting influence on trade and cultural understanding.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Walter Runciman, Baron Walter Runciman was a British maritime figure and writer associated with the shipping industry and historical reflections on seafaring life He is known for documenting the experiences of sailors and the evolution of merchant shipping drawing on practical involvement in maritime trade and observation of life at sea His writings focus on the hardships discipline and cultural traditions of sailors working in the mercantile marine highlighting how navigation trade routes and shipboard life changed over time He presents seafaring communities as shaped by resilience superstition and adaptation to harsh ocean environment while also acknowledging the economic importance of maritime commerce His perspective blends personal insight with historical narrative offering commentary on both romanticized and realistic views of ocean travel Through his work he contributes to preserving maritime heritage and documenting the social conditions of sailors across generations emphasizing continuity and change within nautical professions and global trade networks and their enduring influence on maritime history and global commerce.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8169783003
• ISBN 13: 9788169783002
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 98
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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