Summary:
The book provides a firsthand account of maritime life in the 19th century, detailing the author's experiences at sea, including the hardships, adventures, and daily routines of sailors aboard sailing ships. It offers insights into the bygone era of wooden ships and iron men, exploring everything from fierce storms and exotic ports to the social hierarchy and customs aboard these vessels.
Key points:
1. Life at Sea: The book details the tough life of sailors, their daily tasks, and the risks they faced, emphasizing their bravery and unity.
Books similar to "Ocean Life in the Old Sailing Ship Days":
A Voyage For Madmen
Peter Nichols
At the Mercy of the Sea
John Kretschmer
The Perfect Storm
Sebastian Junger
Ninety Percent of Everything
Rose George
In the Heart of the Sea
Nathaniel Philbrick
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
Gary Kinder
Fatal Forecast
Michael J. Tougias
One of Our Submarines
Edward Young
Pirate Hunters
Robert Kurson
Island of the Lost
Joan Druett