Log Of A Sea-Waif: Being Recollections Of The First Four Years Of My Sea Life
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The Log of a Sea-Waif is a memoir by Frank Thomas Bullen, first published in 1899. The book recounts Bullen's experiences during his first four years at sea, from 1869 to 1873. Bullen served in various capacities on a number of merchant ships, and his memoir provides a vivid account of life at sea during this period. Bullen describes the hardships and dangers of seafaring, as well as the camaraderie and sense of adventure that he experienced. The Log of a Sea-Waif is a valuable historical document, and it is also a gripping and entertaining read.Book Details
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Frank Thomas Bullen , British author and novelist, was born of poor parents in Paddington, London, on 5 April 1857, and was educated for a few years at a dame school and Westbourne school, Paddington....
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