9781025915296 - the post-captain, or, the wooden walls well manned: comprehending a view of naval society and manners von davis, john (3 Ergebnisse)
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Post-Captain, Or, the Wooden Walls Well Manned' is a lively and satirical exploration of naval society and the distinctive manners of the British seafaring class during the age of sail. Written by John Davis, a writer with firsthand experience of the maritime world, the work offers a unique ble…nd of humor, romance, and nautical realism. It provides a detailed view of life aboard a man-of-war, capturing the idiosyncratic language and social interactions of officers and sailors alike.The narrative centers on the adventures and romantic pursuits of naval officers, contrasting the rigors of life at sea with the expectations of polite society on land. Through its witty dialogue and vivid characterizations, the book serves as both an entertaining story and a historical document of the 'wooden walls' that defined an era of maritime dominance. Readers interested in naval history, maritime fiction, and 19th-century social satire will find 'The Post-Captain' an engaging and insightful look into the traditions and eccentricities of the Royal Navy. This classic work remains a significant contribution to nautical literature, prized for its authenticity and spirited portrayal of life on the high seas.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 may 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.
