02196cam a22003133u 4500 9788 UtSlPG 20260610133235.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-01 Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Ned Myers, or, A Life Before the Mast" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life and experiences of Ned Myers, a sailor, exploring the hardships and moral transformations typical of seafaring life. It delves into themes of adventure, personal growth, and the often tumultuous maritime environment through the lens of Myers' journey from his childhood to adulthood. At the start of the narrative, Myers introduces himself, reflecting on his past as he recounts the events that shaped his life on the sea. He shares memories of his family, including his father, a soldier, and his early childhood in Halifax. As he expresses his desire to become a sailor, he describes the rigorous and often harsh environment of his upbringing, which included strict discipline from his schoolmaster, Mr. Marchinton. Driven by a longing for freedom and adventure, Myers ingeniously hatches a plan to escape, leading him to stow away on a schooner bound for New York. His early experiences are filled with a mix of excitement, peril, and self-discovery, setting the stage for the trials and tribulations he will face later in his maritime career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Seafaring life Myers, Ned, approximately 1793-1849 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9788 51409 51409