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I was just sixteen when I ran away to sea. I did not do so because I had been treated unkindly at home. On the contrary, I left behind me a fond and indulgent father, a kind and gentle mother, sisters and brothers who loved me, and who lamented for me long after I was gone. But... Read Full Overview

""Ran Away to Sea"" is an autobiography written by Captain Mayne Reid, which is specifically targeted towards young boys. The book is a fascinating account of the author's own experiences as a sailor and his adventures on the high seas. The book begins with the author's childhood,... Read Full Overview

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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

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,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

""Ran Away to Sea"" is an autobiography written by Captain Mayne Reid, aimed at young boys. The book tells the story of Reid's own experiences as a sailor and adventurer, from his childhood in Ireland to his travels around the world. Reid's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing... Read Full Overview

Ran away to Sea - An Autobiography for Boys is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other... Read Full Overview

From my earliest years I had a longing for the sea-perhaps not so much tobe a sailor, as to travel over the great ocean, and behold its wonders. Thislonging seemed to be part of my nature, for my parents gave noencouragement to such a disposition. On the contrary, they did all... Read Full Overview