Recollections of James Anthony Gardner, commander R.N. (1775–1814)

"Recollections of James Anthony Gardner, Commander R.N. (1775–1814)" by Gardner is a historical tale sharing fun memories and personal thoughts about being in the Royal Navy long ago, giving a look into the life of James Anthony Gardner. Unlike regular history stories mostly talks about what it felt like to be a sailor using Gardner's experiences and perspectives. The story jumps right into Gardner's childhood and how he got linked to the Navy through his dad's job then it shares funny stories of other shipmates and incidents showing how close everyone was and their personalities. It's written casually, including Gardner's own thoughts about time on ships, family ties, and funny moments from his younger days in the Navy creating a light and interesting, and real view of what sailors did every day beyond what their jobs were.