My Life at Sea, Being a Yarn Loosely Spun for the Purpose of Holding Together Certain Reminiscences of the Transition Period from Sail to Steam in the

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This vintage book is a collection of anecdotes, accounts, and reminisces concerning the author's experiences at sea during the transition from sail- to steam-powered boats in the late nineteenth century. A fascinating insight into a turbulent epoch of world history, this volume presents a unique picture of life on the avant garde of nautical development. "My Life At Sea" is highly recommended for those with an interest in maritime history, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.