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The Lieutenant and Commander

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An autobiography of Captain Basil Hall of the Royal Navy in the 1800s. A wonderfully detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy. ... Read more

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An autobiography of Captain Basil Hall of the Royal Navy in the 1800s. A wonderfully detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy.
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Travels in India, Ceylon and Borneo

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First published in 1931.'Hall is the ideal travel-writer. He never wearies his readers, but makes them love him.' Times Literary SupplementBasil Hall's Fragments of Voyages and Travels originally appeared in nine volumes. Miscellaneous in their topics, and arranged without any order the volumes re-issued here have been selected for their clarity and interest, both geographical and historical.Few ... Read more

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First published in 1931.'Hall is the ideal travel-writer. He never wearies his readers, but makes them love him.' Times Literary SupplementBasil Hall's Fragments of Voyages and Travels originally appeared in nine volumes. Miscellaneous in their topics, and arranged without any order the volumes re-issued here have been selected for their clarity and interest, both geographical and historical.Few
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A Lady’s Captivity Among Chinese Pirates

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On the 4th of October 1854, a Chilian ship, called the 'Caldera,' sailed from the port of Hong-Kong and was grounded by stress of weather amid a group of islets lying to the south-west of Macao. One Mademoiselle Fanny Loviot, a young French lady, happened to be on board. The pirates took her prisoner, as well as a Chinese merchant, who was her fellow-passenger, and sent on the captain to Hong ... Read more

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On the 4th of October 1854, a Chilian ship, called the 'Caldera,' sailed from the port of Hong-Kong and was grounded by stress of weather amid a group of islets lying to the south-west of Macao. One Mademoiselle Fanny Loviot, a young French lady, happened to be on board. The pirates took her prisoner, as well as a Chinese merchant, who was her fellow-passenger, and sent on the captain to Hong
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Landsman Hay

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Series series Seafarers' Voices
A Royal Navy sailor recounts his adventuresome life at sea in this colorful memoir offering a rare look at early nineteenth century naval life.In 1803, at the age of fourteen, Robert Hay ran away from home to join the Royal Navy. For the next eight years, he experienced the trials and tribulations of a sailor's life. Intelligent and capable, he served a series of officers, all of whom helped ... Read more

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A Royal Navy sailor recounts his adventuresome life at sea in this colorful memoir offering a rare look at early nineteenth century naval life.In 1803, at the age of fourteen, Robert Hay ran away from home to join the Royal Navy. For the next eight years, he experienced the trials and tribulations of a sailor's life. Intelligent and capable, he served a series of officers, all of whom helped
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Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage - Volume 1 (Illustrated)

From The Atlantic To The Pacific, And Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole Volume I

by Sir William Edward Parry ...

The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian ... Read more

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The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian
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White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War

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In "White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War," Herman Melville presents a gripping narrative that artfully captures the life aboard a U.S. Navy ship in the mid-19th century. Through a blend of autobiographical experience and fictionalized account, Melville employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the stark realities of naval life, including themes of manhood, authority, ... Read more

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In "White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War," Herman Melville presents a gripping narrative that artfully captures the life aboard a U.S. Navy ship in the mid-19th century. Through a blend of autobiographical experience and fictionalized account, Melville employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the stark realities of naval life, including themes of manhood, authority,
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Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage (Illustrated)

From The Atlantic To The Pacific, And Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole, Volume II

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The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian ... Read more

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The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian
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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

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When Edgar Allan Poe’s only novella was first published in 1838, the reviews were slow in coming and dismissive when they arrived. The book’s failure left Poe in such dire financial straits that he even accepted a job at one of the magazines that had panned it. But The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket has since become one of his most influential works: Baudelaire translated it, Paul ... Read more

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When Edgar Allan Poe’s only novella was first published in 1838, the reviews were slow in coming and dismissive when they arrived. The book’s failure left Poe in such dire financial straits that he even accepted a job at one of the magazines that had panned it. But The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket has since become one of his most influential works: Baudelaire translated it, Paul
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Peter The Whaler: His Early Life And Adventures In The Arctic Regions

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Exciting adventures and expeditions of nautical life are presented in this work. The bravery and perseverance with which the protagonist faces hardships and hurdles of life is simply inspirational. His courage makes both him and the reader wiser and stronger in their beliefs. Motivating! ... Read more

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Exciting adventures and expeditions of nautical life are presented in this work. The bravery and perseverance with which the protagonist faces hardships and hurdles of life is simply inspirational. His courage makes both him and the reader wiser and stronger in their beliefs. Motivating!
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Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage

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"Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage" by Sir Edward Abbott Parry is a detailed account of the expedition aimed at finding a navigable route through the Arctic. Parry, a prominent British naval officer and explorer, meticulously documents the challenges faced by his crew, including harsh weather conditions, ice formations, and the struggle for survival in the ... Read more

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"Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage" by Sir Edward Abbott Parry is a detailed account of the expedition aimed at finding a navigable route through the Arctic. Parry, a prominent British naval officer and explorer, meticulously documents the challenges faced by his crew, including harsh weather conditions, ice formations, and the struggle for survival in the
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Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy

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"Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy" is a riveting compilation that delves into the darker chapters of maritime history, presenting a series of true accounts steeped in adventure and treachery. The anonymous author employs a vivid and engaging narrative style, blending historical detail with dramatic storytelling, which serves to immerse the reader in the tumultuous experiences of ... Read more

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A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us an insider’s view of this stunning metropolis. He approaches the city from unexpected angles, taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, following the life of a bar dancer raised amid poverty and abuse, opening the door into the inner sanctums of Bollywood, and delving into the stories of the countless villagers who come in ... Read more

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