Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025379888 ISBN 13: 9781025379883
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 38,61
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In den WarenkorbHRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025379888 ISBN 13: 9781025379883
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Making of a Sailor' is a vivid and detailed firsthand account of the rigorous life aboard sailing vessels during the twilight of the age of sail. Written by Frederick Pease Harlow, this narrative captures the transition of a young man into a seasoned mariner, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily routines, hardships, and triumphs of merchant seamen. The work meticulously documents the technical aspects of seamanship, from handling complex rigging and navigating treacherous waters to the cultural traditions and shanties that defined life on the high seas.