"Lost Ships and Lonely Seas" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a collection of stories about real shipwrecks, highlighting the bravery and sometimes tragic situations of people at sea long ago. The book plunges into dramatic moments such as the voyage of the brig "Polly" in 1811, where a terrible storm leaves the crew struggling to survive after their ship is wrecked. Faced with starvation and dangerous conditions, the sailors' incredible strength is revealed as they fight to stay alive. This story is just the first in a series of accounts that create a vivid picture of historical sea adventures full of courage, loss, and unbelievable survival. The stories capture the tough realities sailors faced and their emotional struggles against the might of the sea.
Lost ships and lonely seas
By Ralph Delahaye Paine
Read about the heart-wrenching true accounts of ships destroyed at sea, and witness the trials and tragedies of those who fought to survive against all likelihood.
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About the AuthorRalph Delahaye Paine was an American journalist and author popular in the early 20th century. Later, he held both elected and appointed government offices.
Ralph Delahaye Paine was an American journalist and author popular in the early 20th century. Later, he held both elected and appointed government offices.
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