Evenings At Sea (1850)

By Old Sailor

Book Overview

Evenings At Sea is a collection of maritime stories written by an author who goes by the pseudonym Old Sailor. The book was first published in 1850 and features tales of adventure, danger, and romance on the high seas. The stories are told from the perspective of a seasoned sailor who has spent many years traveling the world's oceans and encountering all manner of interesting characters and situations. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life at sea. There are stories about shipwrecks, pirates, storms, and battles, as well as more lighthearted tales of sailors' superstitions, customs, and traditions. Throughout the book, Old Sailor's love of the sea and his respect for the men and women who make their living on it shines through. The stories are written in a straightforward, engaging style that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Evenings At Sea is a classic work of maritime literature that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that has always been associated with life on the ocean waves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120618517
• ISBN13: 9781120618511
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"