02350cam a22003253u 4500 61715 UtSlPG 20260610134425.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13005731 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Knox, Thomas Wallace, 1835-1896 Captain John Crane, 1800-1815 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-03-31 Produced by Carlos Colón, the Harvard University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Captain John Crane, 1800-1815" by Thomas W. Knox is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life and experiences of Captain John Crane, detailing his journey from a modest upbringing in New Hampshire to the tumultuous world of maritime adventures and challenges during the early 1800s. The book aims to illuminate early 19th-century life at sea and the conflicts that arose from the tensions between the United States and Great Britain. The opening of the story introduces us to John Crane, who reflects on his bashful nature despite his assertive role as a sea captain. It recounts his early life, familial background, and his longing for a seafaring life, prompting him to leave home with a friend to seek a life on the ocean. As Crane prepares for his journey, he grapples with emotions tied to leaving his family, presenting a contrast between his ambitious outlook and the affection he bears for his parents. Finally, he and his companion David Taylor undertake a challenging walk to Boston, where they hope to secure positions on a ship, setting the stage for adventures and trials at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction Boutwood, Charles Edward, 1860-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61715 102539 102539