The Sea and the Jungle

"The Sea and the Jungle" by H. M. Tomlinson is a captivating travel story about a trip on the tramp steamer "Capella" from a Welsh port to the Amazon River at the turn of the century, telling of the adventures and challenges of the crew. This true tale, set against the backdrop of a gloomy London winter, explores the idea of escaping everyday life. The narrator, feeling trapped, gets a chance to join the crew on a journey to the Amazon, promising both excitement and risk. As he leaves his ordinary London life behind for the ship, the story describes the ship's leaving port in detail, along with the relationships between the crew members, highlighting the desire for freedom and the unpredictability of the sea.