The Log Of A Sea Waif by Frank T. Bullen

Some Yarns and Some Facts of Life at Sea

An autobiographical collection of vivid sea vignettes recounting the author's early life and adventures as a sailor, describing life aboard merchant ships and whalers, storms, shipboard discipline, camaraderie, and the practical skills and harsh realities of seafaring; the narrative mixes practical seamanship, colorful anecdote, and reflective moral observation to depict the sea's challenges and the shaping influence of maritime life on character.

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