""Alow and Aloft, On Board and On Shore"" is a book written by Henry Clay Frink and originally published in 1842. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about life at sea, including experiences on board ships and adventures on shore. Frink, who was a sailor himself, draws on his own personal experiences to provide a vivid and authentic portrayal of the seafaring life. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a...