The Saga of a Supercargo

By Fullerton Waldo

Book Overview

The Saga of a Supercargo is a book written by Waldo Fullerton that tells the story of a young man named John Hanson who embarks on a journey to become a supercargo. A supercargo is a person who is responsible for overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo on a ship, as well as managing the financial aspects of the cargo.The book follows John as he sets out on his first voyage as a supercargo, facing various challenges along the way. He must navigate treacherous waters, deal with difficult crew members, and negotiate with foreign merchants.Throughout the book, John learns important lessons about leadership, responsibility, and perseverance. He also develops a deep appreciation for the beauty and power of the sea.The Saga of a Supercargo is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to anyone who loves tales of the sea. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime trade and commerce. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1926. Illustrated with photographs by the author. The author's account of his travels around Greenland on the tramp steamer Bauta. Contents: Dropping the Pilot; Vikings of Today; Fore and Aft; Sea-Room; Ivigtut; An Eskimo Village; Greenlanders; Ice-Blink; Old Fighting-Fellows; Viking Trail.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: 1162725567
• ISBN13: 9781162725567
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"