Fore And Aft: Or Leaves From The Life Of An Old Sailor (1871)

By William Dane Phelps

Book Overview

Fore and Aft: Or Leaves From The Life Of An Old Sailor is a memoir written by Webfoot, a retired sailor, and published in 1871. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories from his life at sea, covering his experiences as a young sailor, his adventures in various ports around the world, and his later years as a captain. Webfoot's writing style is straightforward and engaging, with a focus on the practical aspects of life at sea, such as navigation, seamanship, and dealing with storms and other dangers. He also provides insight into the social and cultural aspects of life on board ship, including the relationships between sailors, the role of superstitions, and the impact of different nationalities and cultures on the crew.Throughout the book, Webfoot's love for the sea and his respect for the traditions and skills of sailors are evident. He also reflects on the changes he has seen in the maritime world over the years, including the advent of steam power and the decline of sailing ships.Overall, Fore and Aft: Or Leaves From The Life Of An Old Sailor is a fascinating and entertaining account of a life spent at sea, offering a unique perspective on a bygone era of maritime history.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104072394
• ISBN13: 9781104072391
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"