"Captain John Crane, 1800-1815" by Thomas Wallace Knox, recounts the early life and ambitions of a young man named John Crane as he journeys from his New Hampshire home to the bustling port of Boston to become a sailor. Leaving behind his family and a comfortable life, he is determined to experience maritime adventures. The story begins with Crane reflecting on his journey to becoming the seemingly confident captain as presented to us in the first chapter. Despite his bashful roots, he sets of with his friend David Taylor to find work on a ship, driven by a longing for a life at sea during a time when tensions between the United States and Great Britain are heightening the stakes of maritime travel.
Captain John Crane, 1800-1815
By Thomas Wallace Knox
A shy New Englander chases his seafaring dreams, embarking on a journey filled with ambition and uncertainty.
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About the AuthorThomas Wallace Knox was a journalist, author, and world traveler, known primarily for his work as a New York Herald correspondent during the American Civil War. As an author, Knox wrote over 45 books, including a popular series of travel adventure books for boys.
Thomas Wallace Knox was a journalist, author, and world traveler, known primarily for his work as a New York Herald correspondent during the American Civil War. As an author, Knox wrote over 45 books, including a popular series of travel adventure books for boys.
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