Why I Did Not Go To Sea

By J. E. Ballantyne Jr. and R.M. Ballantyne

Book Overview

""Why I Did Not Go To Sea"" is a memoir written by R.M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author and adventurer. The book takes readers on a journey through Ballantyne's life, detailing his childhood dreams of becoming a sailor, his experiences working in a shipping office, and his eventual decision to pursue a career as a writer instead of a seafarer. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions of life on the high seas, as well as his personal struggles and triumphs, make this book a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure, history, or the human experience. Through his own story, Ballantyne offers insight into the challenges and rewards of following one's dreams, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.Such were the words, uttered in the most terrifically violent bass tones, that awoke me on the first morning after I went to sea. Instantly all the men around me leaped out of their hammocks. They were all half-dressed, and I noticed that the greater part of them completed their toilet in the short interval between quitting their hammocks and gaining the deck. Jack and I had lain down in our clothes, so we were on deck almost as soon as the others.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: 1419193996
• ISBN13: 9781419193996
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.2"