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I heard the shot strike the sides of our ship; the whole scene grew indescribably confused and horrible; it was like some awfully tremendous thunder-storm, whose deafening roar is attended by incessant streaks of lightning, carrying death in every flash and strewing the ground... Read Full Overview

This memoir by a British seaman who fought in the War of 1812 provides valuable insights into the history of that war, illuminates the experience of the forecastle in the age of the fighting sail, and tells the story of an interesting life. Leech began his career at sea at the... Read Full Overview

Suppose you had a sailor who served honorably and well in two different navies¿that were on opposite sides of the same war¿and then wrote a book about it? Samuel Leech was once a young sailor in the Royal Navy. That's not terribly extraordinary, until you add... That he served... Read Full Overview

Title: Thirty Years from Home; or, a Voice from the main deck ... With notes by Ebenezer Collins.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest... Read Full Overview

This text contains Samuel Leech's fascinating account of his nautical adventures. 'Thirty Years From Home, Or, A Voice From the Main Deck' provides an intriguing insight into life in a man of war - recounted as it appears to the sailor on board. Leech made it his duty to 'state... 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

Title: Thirty Years from Home; or, a Voice from the main deck ... With notes by Ebenezer Collins.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest... 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

Thirty years from home. Or A voice from the main deck being the experience of Samuel Leech, who was for six years in the British and American navies. Was captured in the British frigate Macedonian. Afterwards entered the American navy, and was taken in the United States brig... Read Full Overview

Thirty Years From Home; Or A Voice From The Main Deck: Being The Experience Of Samuel Leech, Who Was For Six Years In The British And American Navies is a memoir written by Samuel Leech. The book chronicles Leech's experience as a sailor in both the British and American navies... 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

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

Thirty Years From Home; Or A Voice From The Main Deck: Being The Experience Of Samuel Leech, Who Was For Six Years In The British And American Navies is a memoir written by Samuel Leech. In this book, Leech recounts his experiences as a sailor in both the British and American... Read Full Overview