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E. C. Cornell

Books by E. C. Cornell

Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or, The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro: Embracing the Remarkable Episodes in a Life of Toil and Danger, on Land and Sea Cover image

Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or, The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro: Embracing the Remarkable Episodes in a Life of Toil and Danger, on Land and Sea

Adventure History Memoir Non-Fiction Travel
19th century Adventure Sea Ocean Seafaring Whaling Merchant marine Life at sea Maritime History Shipwrecks Atlantic Coast Cape Horn

This memoir recounts the remarkable life of Jethro Ripley, a seasoned sailor who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and beyond. Spanning eighty years, the book offers a vivid glimpse into the arduous and often perilous nature of seafari...