Gardner, James Anthony 1770-1846 creator Hamilton, R. Vesey, Sir (Richard Vesey) 1829-1912 Laughton, John Knox 1830-1915 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Recollections of James Anthony Gardner, Commander R.N. (1775–1814)" by Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on personal anecdotes and observations of naval life during a bygone era, recounting the experiences of James Anthony Gardner, who served in the Royal Navy. It stands apart from typical historical writings, as it emphasizes the personal and social aspects of life at sea rather than significant battles or events. The opening of the book introduces readers to Gardner's childhood memories and his early associations with naval life through his father's career. Gardner recalls various quirky episodes involving shipmates and amusing incidents that highlight the camaraderie and character of those serving in the Navy during his time. His narrative style is informal and engaging, filled with personal reflections on his experiences aboard various ships, his family connections, and the humorous antics that marked his youth in the naval setting. The tone is light-hearted, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into the everyday life of sailors beyond the formalities of military duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-02-16 Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: London: Naval Records Society, 1906 Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century Sailors -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century Gardner, James Anthony, 1770-1846 Seafaring life -- History -- 18th century DA London: Naval Records Society, 1906 07009585 https://archive.org/details/recollectionsofj0032gard https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72974 https://archive.org/details/recollectionsofj0032gard https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72974 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134704.0 72974