"Twenty Years at Sea: Leaves from My Old Log-Books" by Frederic Stanhope Hill, recounts decades of maritime adventures in the mid-1800s. The memoir opens with the author's youthful captivation with the sea, inspired by age-old sailor stories and thrilling books. Driven by a thirst for adventure, Hill decides to leave his life behind and embark on a life at sea, vividly recalling his first voyage aboard the Bombay and transporting the reader back to Brooklyn in 1842. The story shows his preparations, obtaining gear, and heartfelt farewells to his loved ones. Hill shows the reader his excitement and fear as he confronts seasickness, the elements, and the daily life of a sailor, capturing both the harsh realities and alluring aspects of seafaring.
Twenty years at sea: Leaves from my old log-books
By Frederic Stanhope Hill
Embark on a twenty-year voyage across treacherous seas and captivating ports, experiencing the thrills and hardships of a sailor's life in the 19th century.
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