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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Book Excerpt: hts darted up Fetter Lane and hovered around a grimy building where he had pursued his studies with the relentless fanaticism of youthful ambition. There, under the lamp-post at the corner, one keen evening in early spring, he had what was for him a tremendous emotional... Read Full Overview

In the original preface to the First Edition, it will be seen that by a perfectly justifiable stroke of artistic manipulation, the writer of the letters, the Ocean Tramp himself, is drowned at sea. Neither author nor publisher had offered any guarantee that the book was a record... Read Full Overview

This compelling memoir offers a vivid account of life aboard a merchant vessel at the turn of the 20th century. The author's experiences as a young engineer provide a unique glimpse into the challenges and dangers faced by seafarers of the era, as well as the camaraderie and... Read Full Overview

This compelling memoir offers a vivid account of life aboard a merchant vessel at the turn of the 20th century. The author's experiences as a young engineer provide a unique glimpse into the challenges and dangers faced by seafarers of the era, as well as the camaraderie and... Read Full Overview

Embark on a thrilling sea adventure with William McFee's "An Ocean Tramp," a classic work of literary fiction celebrating the maritime world and the lives of sailors. This meticulously prepared republication offers a window into a bygone era, capturing the timeless allure... Read Full Overview

Embark on a thrilling sea adventure with William McFee's "An Ocean Tramp," a classic work of literary fiction celebrating the maritime world and the lives of sailors. This meticulously prepared republication offers a window into a bygone era, capturing the timeless allure... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

""An Ocean Tramp"" is a novel written by William McFee and originally published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young man named Tom Spink who becomes a sailor and travels the world on various ships. The book is a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of adventure,... Read Full Overview