The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. It discusses his time spent in sla...
Stanton H. King was from Barbados and followed his brothers to sea at the age of twelve in 1880. He spent only twelve years at sea for reasons given i...
Piracy embodies the romance of the sea at its highest expression. It is
a sad but inevitable commentary on our civilization, that, so far as the
sea i...
Two Years Before the Mast is a firsthand account of a young man's experiences as a sailor on a merchant ship in the 1830s. Richard Henry Dana Jr., a H...
Set on the Great Lakes in 1904, this maritime adventure follows our hero as he gets caught up in a smuggling scheme that threatens his boat and his lo...
Fearsome Island, a tale purportedly based on the real experiences of Silas Fordred, a Hythe sailor, chronicles his shipwreck on an uncharted island. T...
This two-volume work is the autobiography of Lord Cochrane, a prominent British naval captain during the Napoleonic era. His daring exploits and stra...
'Piloting Directions for the Gulf of Finland' by John William Norie is a historical maritime reference book that provides detailed sailing instruction...
This collection of short stories transports readers to the era of grand sea voyages, where mystery and romance intertwine amidst the vast expanse of t...
This volume explores the multifaceted relationship between Canada and its waterways. It delves into the history of watercraft, from the indigenous can...
The Wreck of the Hesperus is a narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, first published in 1842. The poem tells the story of a ship called the He...
Death Ship, by William Clark Russell, is a classic maritime ghost story that follows the harrowing experience of Geoffrey Fenton, who encounters the l...
Eric Blackburn, a fourth officer on a ship, finds himself the sole survivor after a catastrophic meteorite collision sends his vessel to the depths....
'Songs of Sea and Sail' is a collection of poems by Thomas Fleming Day, a pioneering figure in American sailing. Day, known for his contributions to t...
This book delves into the dark underbelly of the 19th-century maritime world, revealing true stories of mutiny, murder, and piracy on the high seas....
Margaret Steele Anderson's 'To The Men Who Went Down On The Titanic' is a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men who remained aboard...
Running the Blockade offers a firsthand account of the daring exploits of blockade runners during the American Civil War. Through the eyes of Thomas E...
This book, penned by Chester Berry, a survivor of the Sultana disaster, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the tragic event that claimed the l...
This book delves into the life and achievements of Prince Henry the Navigator, a key figure in the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It examines his role i...
This book, "Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism," delves into the fascinating history of maritime exploration, focusing on the live...
This book is a compilation of thrilling tales of adventure and daring feats across both land and sea. It aims to provide an engaging and informative r...
This biographical novel chronicles the life of Captain John Crane, a young man who, driven by a passion for the sea, embarked on a remarkable journey...
'Sailor's Word-Book' is a comprehensive and detailed reference work on nautical terminology. It delves into the origins and meanings of words used by...
This book, "Sailor's Word-book, N - R" by William Henry Smyth, is a comprehensive collection of sea terms and phrases. Compiled with a blend of precis...
