Memorials Of The Sea

The Mary Russell (1850)

von William Scoresby

160 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Memorials of the Sea: The Mary Russell (1850) is a book written by William Scoresby that provides a detailed account of his experiences as a captain of the ship Mary Russell. The book is a memoir of his time at sea, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the ship's voyages, the crew, the weather, and the various challenges and dangers that they faced.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of life at sea. Scoresby describes the ship's voyages to various destinations, including the Arctic and the West Indies, and he provides a vivid account of the conditions and challenges that they encountered along the way.In addition to his descriptions of the ship's voyages, Scoresby also provides detailed accounts of the crew and their daily lives aboard the Mary Russell. He describes their duties, their relationships with one another, and the various challenges that they faced while at sea.Throughout the book, Scoresby also discusses the weather and its impact on the ship and its crew. He provides detailed descriptions of storms, hurricanes, and other weather events that the Mary Russell encountered, and he discusses the various strategies that the crew used to navigate these challenges.Overall, Memorials of the Sea: The Mary Russell (1850) is a fascinating and detailed account of life at sea in the mid-19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and dangers of seafaring, and it offers a glimpse into the daily lives of sailors during this time period.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104192570
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC