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 who is best known for his adventure novels for young readers. In this book, Ballantyne reflects on his decision to pursue a career in literature instead of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a sailor. He recounts his childhood experiences growing up in a seafaring family, his early years working in a London publishing house, and his eventual decision to become a writer. Along the way, he shares anecdotes and insights about the literary world of his time, as well as his own personal struggles and triumphs. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century author and the challenges and opportunities that came with pursuing a career in writing.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: 1162716967
• ISBN13: 9781162716961
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"