The Seaman's Friend. Containing a treatise on practical seamanship, with plates, a dictionary of sea terms, customs and usages of the merchant service
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- Nombre de pages412
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4702924-3
- EAN8596547029243
- Date de parution28/05/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille638 Ko
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "The Seaman's Friend, " Richard Henry Dana provides a comprehensive guide to maritime life, juxtaposing the practicalities of sea travel with reflections on sailor culture and ethics. Written in the mid-19th century, Dana's narrative employs a clear, didactic style infused with personal anecdote, making complex nautical concepts accessible to both seasoned sailors and the lay reader. The book is not only a manual on seamanship but also serves as an ethical guide for sailors, emphasizing virtues such as honesty, courage, and camaraderie within the often perilous maritime environment.
Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard graduate and sailor himself, drew from his own transformative voyage aboard a merchant ship. His experiences, chronicled in "Two Years Before the Mast, " provided the groundwork for this succinct yet insightful compilation aimed at improving the welfare of sailors. Dana's deep-seated respect for seamanhood, coupled with a dedication to reforming maritime practices, reflects his commitment to elevating working conditions for sailors during a time when their rights were often overlooked.
I highly recommend "The Seaman's Friend" not only as an essential tool for aspiring sailors but also for readers interested in maritime history, ethics, and the human spirit's resilience. Dana's insights remain relevant, offering valuable lessons on discipline, morality, and the unbreakable bonds formed at sea.
Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard graduate and sailor himself, drew from his own transformative voyage aboard a merchant ship. His experiences, chronicled in "Two Years Before the Mast, " provided the groundwork for this succinct yet insightful compilation aimed at improving the welfare of sailors. Dana's deep-seated respect for seamanhood, coupled with a dedication to reforming maritime practices, reflects his commitment to elevating working conditions for sailors during a time when their rights were often overlooked.
I highly recommend "The Seaman's Friend" not only as an essential tool for aspiring sailors but also for readers interested in maritime history, ethics, and the human spirit's resilience. Dana's insights remain relevant, offering valuable lessons on discipline, morality, and the unbreakable bonds formed at sea.
In "The Seaman's Friend, " Richard Henry Dana provides a comprehensive guide to maritime life, juxtaposing the practicalities of sea travel with reflections on sailor culture and ethics. Written in the mid-19th century, Dana's narrative employs a clear, didactic style infused with personal anecdote, making complex nautical concepts accessible to both seasoned sailors and the lay reader. The book is not only a manual on seamanship but also serves as an ethical guide for sailors, emphasizing virtues such as honesty, courage, and camaraderie within the often perilous maritime environment.
Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard graduate and sailor himself, drew from his own transformative voyage aboard a merchant ship. His experiences, chronicled in "Two Years Before the Mast, " provided the groundwork for this succinct yet insightful compilation aimed at improving the welfare of sailors. Dana's deep-seated respect for seamanhood, coupled with a dedication to reforming maritime practices, reflects his commitment to elevating working conditions for sailors during a time when their rights were often overlooked.
I highly recommend "The Seaman's Friend" not only as an essential tool for aspiring sailors but also for readers interested in maritime history, ethics, and the human spirit's resilience. Dana's insights remain relevant, offering valuable lessons on discipline, morality, and the unbreakable bonds formed at sea.
Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard graduate and sailor himself, drew from his own transformative voyage aboard a merchant ship. His experiences, chronicled in "Two Years Before the Mast, " provided the groundwork for this succinct yet insightful compilation aimed at improving the welfare of sailors. Dana's deep-seated respect for seamanhood, coupled with a dedication to reforming maritime practices, reflects his commitment to elevating working conditions for sailors during a time when their rights were often overlooked.
I highly recommend "The Seaman's Friend" not only as an essential tool for aspiring sailors but also for readers interested in maritime history, ethics, and the human spirit's resilience. Dana's insights remain relevant, offering valuable lessons on discipline, morality, and the unbreakable bonds formed at sea.
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