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100 1 _aKing, Stanton H.
_q(Stanton Henry),
_d1867-1939
245 1 2 _aA bunch of rope yarns
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-12
505 0 _aHow I was educated -- Mission work among seamen -- The forecastle -- Superstitions of seamen -- The lucky bag -- The sailor and his dudheen -- Pets aboard ship -- How sailors wash their clothes -- The lead line -- Rhymes foretelling weather -- Rules of the road at sea -- Signalling at sea.
508 _ahekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Bunch of Rope Yarns" by Stanton H. King is a collection of personal stories and observations about life at sea written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the experiences of sailors, touching on topics related to superstitions, personal development, and the relationships built amongst the crew, often narrated with a mix of humor and earnest reflection. Through various anecdotes, it reveals the camaraderie, challenges, and the unique culture of seamen. The opening of the text begins with a heartfelt dedication to Mary Bennett Holden, a woman dedicated to uplifting sailors through social engagement and charity work. King reminisces about his journey from his first days at sea to his personal growth and the education he sought. This narrative unfolds with letters he received after publishing his first work, indicating a desire to connect with fellow seamen and share life lessons. As he tackles various questions posed to him, he recounts personal stories of temptations, struggles with peer pressures, and the pursuit of a better life, underscoring themes of redemption and community among sailors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Richard G. Badger, The Gorham Press, 1902
653 _aSeafaring life
653 _aSailors
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71392
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