TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gardner,James Anthony
AU  - Hamilton,R.Vesey,Sir
AU  - Laughton,John Knox
TI  - Recollections of James Anthony Gardner, commander R.N. (1775–1814)
T2  - Publications of the Navy Records Society, vol. 31
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
KW  - Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
KW  - Sailors -- Great Britain -- Biography
KW  - Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century
KW  - Gardner, James Anthony, 1770-1846
KW  - Seafaring life -- History -- 18th century
N1  - 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
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/recollectionsofj0032gard
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72974
ER  -