Forecastle Tom: Or The Landsman Turned Sailor (1845)

By Mary Dana Shindler

Book Overview

Forecastle Tom: Or The Landsman Turned Sailor is a novel written by Mary Dana Shindler and published in 1845. The story follows the life of Tom, a young man who leaves his comfortable life on land to become a sailor. Tom faces many challenges as he adapts to life at sea, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous tasks, and difficult relationships with his fellow crew members. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, loyalty, and the importance of following one's dreams. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life on a ship in the mid-19th century, and also explores themes of class, identity, and personal growth. Overall, Forecastle Tom is a compelling and insightful work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the maritime world of the past.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: 1166593487
• ISBN13: 9781166593483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"