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  • John Ledyard's Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage

    To the Pacific Ocean, and in Quest of a North-West Passage, Between Asia and America; Performed in the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, and 1779Captain John Cook's last voyage, his third to the Pacific Northwest, was a remarkable one, for his crew included several literate men, scientists, scholars, and specialists. Anticipating a rush into print after the voyage, the British Admiralty ordered all logbooks ... Read more

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  • Canoeing in Kanuckia

    "Canoeing in Kanuckia" is a delightful exploration of the Canadian wilderness through the eyes of two adventurous canoeists. The narrative captures the beauty of nature, the thrill of exploration, and the camaraderie between the characters as they navigate the rivers and lakes of Kanuckia. John Habberton's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring the landscape to life, allowing readers ... Read more

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  • Canoeing in Kanuckia: Haps and Mishaps Afloat and Ashore of the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler

    Over the meeting between each man and his canoe a veil is delicately drawn. Even the station-master considerately stepped out upon the platform during the few moments when each metaphorically made his canoe put out its tongue and answer questions as to its moral and physical well-being. The interview was satisfactory to all save the Statesman, who detected several minute scratches on the deck of ... Read more

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  • Canoeing in Kanuckia

    Haps and Mishaps Afloat and Ashore of the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler

    Canoeing in Kanuckia is an anthology that exquisitely captures the essence of exploration and adventure through the lens of diverse literary styles. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Canadian waterways, this collection masterfully weaves tales of nature, introspection, and the human spirit. Readers will encounter a vivid tapestry of narratives that range from serene reflections to thrilling ... Read more

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  • The World's Great Sermons

    Volume IX—Cuyler to Van Dyke

    Series Book 9 - The World's Great Sermons
    Collections of sermons by noted preachers of different periods are not an altogether uncommon contribution to literature. Italy, Germany, Holland, France, Great Britain and the United States have in this way furnished copious illustrations of the gifts of their illustrious preachers. Such treasures are found in the Latin and even in the Greek Church. Protestant communions especially, in line with ... Read more

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    The Mirror of the Sea is a memoir written by Joseph Conrad and published in 1906. It is an autobiographical work that explores Conrad's experiences as a seaman and his deep connection to the sea.Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, was a Polish-born British writer and one of the most prominent authors of the early 20th century. He is best known for his novels ... Read more

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  • White-Jacket

    Or, The World in a Man-of-War

    The novel „The White Jacket” by American writer Herman Melville is dedicated to swimming on the US military frigate. The novel, which is a chronicle only in part, describes in detail the life and life of naval sailors, their colorful figures, as well as the features of ships and naval service in that era. A number of philosophical, romantic and socio-political thoughts are presented. ... Read more

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  • Redburn His First Voyage

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    Redburn: His First Voyage is the fourth book by the American writer Herman Melville, first published in London in 1849. The book is semi-autobiographical and recounts the adventures of a refined youth among coarse and brutal sailors and the seedier areas of Liverpool. Unable to find employment at home, young Wellingborough Redburn signs on the Highlander, a merchantman out of New York City bound ... Read more

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  • From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life

    Navigating the Evolution of Naval Warfare: Insights from Traditional Sailing Vessels to Modern Steam-Powered Navy

    by A. T. Mahan ...
    In "From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life," A. T. Mahan intricately chronicles the transformative era of naval warfare transitioning from sail-powered vessels to steam-powered ships. With a keen eye for detail and a narrative style that fuses personal memoir with historical analysis, Mahan offers insights into both the daily lives of sailors and the broader implications of technological ... Read more

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  • Fishing the Restigouche 1868

    A mid nineteenth century sportsman's adventure into the wilds of Quebec and New Brunswick in search of Salmon and Trout. Wilderness sport at it's best! ... Read more

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  • Billy Budd

    A young sailor in the eighteenth-century Royal Navy is falsely accused of mutiny in this classic tale of good and evil by the celebrated author of Moby Dick.England, 1797. Billy Budd, a young sailor aboard the merchant ship Rights-of-Man is conscripted to serve on a Royal Navy warship, the HMS Bellipotent. Innocent and charming despite his stutter, Billy is quickly accepted by the crew—and ... Read more

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  • A Tramp Abroad - Volume 05

    by Mark Twain ...
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    A Tramp Abroad is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events, by American author Mark Twain, published in 1880. The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris (a character created for the book, and based on his closest friend, Joseph Twichell), through central and southern Europe. While the stated goal of the journey is to walk most of ... Read more

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