Yankee Swanson: Chapters From A Life At Sea (1913)

By A.W. Nelson

Book Overview

Yankee Swanson: Chapters From A Life At Sea is a memoir written by Andrew Walfrid Nelson and originally published in 1913. The book recounts the author's experiences as a sailor and sea captain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nelson begins by describing his childhood in New England and his early fascination with the sea. He then goes on to detail his first voyages as a young sailor, including his time aboard whaling ships in the Arctic and Pacific oceans. The book also covers Nelson's experiences as a captain of various merchant vessels, including his time sailing in the Caribbean and South America. Throughout the book, Nelson provides vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the challenges of navigating treacherous waters and the camaraderie among sailors. In addition to his personal experiences, Nelson also touches on larger historical events, such as the Spanish-American War and the impact of the Panama Canal on shipping routes. Overall, Yankee Swanson offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during a time of great change and upheaval in the maritime industry.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: 1165805626
• ISBN13: 9781165805624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"