Windjammers And Sea Tramps (1905)

Windjammers And Sea Tramps (1905)

Walter Runciman

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120054289
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Windjammers and Sea Tramps is a book written by Walter Runciman and published in 1905. It is a collection of stories and sketches about the author’s experiences as a sailor on board windjammers and tramp steamers. The book covers Runciman’s travels to various parts of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia, and provides a glimpse into the life of sailors during the early 20th century. The stories are written in a vivid and engaging style, with a focus on the people and cultures that Runciman encountered during his travels. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era of seafaring, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in maritime history or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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