Two Voyages I Remember: A Merchant Mariner's Memoir

By Cornelius Sawyer

Book Overview

During 1966 and 1967, Buzz Sawyer wasn't just serving in the Mess Hall on a Merchant Marine vessel. He absorbed the sights and sounds of the locations he visited. The girls looked lovely, the Jazz was sweet, and the people were hospitable and generous all in their own unique way.

He toured places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and even ventured into the heart of the Vietnam War Zone. Homeward trips back to the States were noteworthy as well. At every port, Buzz encountered various perspectives when it came to addressing Civil Rights and other relevant issues of the day. Not to mention the incredible food

Buzz and his colorful band of fellow shipmates witnessed history taking place in corners of the world few have had a chance to visit. Two Voyages I Remember serves this purpose as a window into a time when the world was changing. Join Buzz in this thoroughly thought-provoking and entertaining journey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595365876
• ISBN13: 9780595365876
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"