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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - â??Anecdotes of a Life On the Oceanâ? offers a captivating glimpse into the life of David Cowans, recounting his twenty-seven years of service at sea in the 19th century. This volume presents a collection of personal experiences from various corners of the world, providing a unique window into maritime life during a transformative era. Cowans' narratives bring to life the daily routines, challenges, and adventures encountered by sailors, offering insights into the historical context of seafaring and global exploration.Originally published in 1871, this edition preserves the authentic voice and perspective of a seasoned sailor, making it a valuable resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the allure of the open sea. Discover the rich tapestry of stories that emerge from a life lived on the ocean, capturing both the hardships and the wonders of a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - â??Anecdotes of a Life On the Oceanâ? offers a captivating glimpse into the life of David Cowans, recounting his twenty-seven years of service at sea in the 19th century. This volume presents a collection of personal experiences from various corners of the world, providing a unique window into maritime life during a transformative era. Cowans' narratives bring to life the daily routines, challenges, and adventures encountered by sailors, offering insights into the historical context of seafaring and global exploration.Originally published in 1871, this edition preserves the authentic voice and perspective of a seasoned sailor, making it a valuable resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the allure of the open sea. Discover the rich tapestry of stories that emerge from a life lived on the ocean, capturing both the hardships and the wonders of a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Zustand: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Seiten: 264 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Condition has been determined according to the book's age. The boards are quite shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, with tearing in the cloth at the top edge of the spine. Despite this, the boards remain strong and whole. Internally, there is tanning and foxing throughout, but the text remains clear and legible, and the pages within are square and complete, with no other markings or inscriptions. The binding remains secure. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. 12mo. pp. viii, [9]-198 [p. 195 blank]. wood-engraved frontis. original blind & gilt-stamped cloth (stained, corners & spine ends chipped & frayed, spotting to title & frontis.). First Edition. The Scottish-born author was bound as an appentice at the age of fifteen to serve four years in a ship in the North American trade. His narrative includes accounts of his voyages to the island of Ichaboe, the Guano Islands of Peru, the West Indies, and India. He also relates a trip to Lake Superior and comments on canal navigation in Canada. Watters p. 484. cfDionne III 1179 (1876 edn.).…

By the time Cowans' account of his life on the sea as a merchant sailor was published, the Golden Age of Sail was coming to a close. The launch of the first ocean-going warship which carried no sails, HMS Devastation, coincided with the publication of Anecdotes. and we are fortunate that we have in Cowans' account such a valuable resource for life under sail - the risks (including fire and the loss of a mast) and the pleasures of voyages to the 'Guano Islands', to Suez, to Quebec, to Calcutta and of course a visit to the Sultan of Muscat. First edition; 8vo; engraved frontispiece, with errata slip; fine bright, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, neat closed tear (<10mm) to outer edge of frontis, a very good copy, viii, 198pp.…