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_aTaylor, Joshua N. _q(Joshua Nickerson), _d1841-1928 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSea yarns |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-10-29 | ||
| 508 | _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Sea Yarns: The Log of a Cape Cod Sea Captain" by Joshua N. Taylor is an autobiographical account that combines maritime memoir with narrative storytelling, likely written in the late 19th century. The text presents true stories from the life of a sailor, with the author serving as a Cape Cod sea captain. The work focuses on Taylor's various voyages and experiences at sea, highlighting the culture and challenges of maritime life during a time when the American Merchant Marine was facing decline. At the start of the book, Taylor reflects on his early experiences at sea, detailing his first voyage aboard the schooner "Pennsylvania" at just nine years old. The opening recounts the preparation for the trip, the conditions aboard the ship, and the challenges he faced as a young cook while navigating the expectations and camaraderie of the crew. Through his vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the intricate life of sailors, including the camaraderie, humor, and hardships they encounter. This personal narrative sets the stage for further tales of adventure and the intricate details of maritime life, providing a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cOrleans, Mass.: Joshua N. Taylor, 1915 |
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| 653 | _aShip captains -- Massachusetts -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aTaylor, Joshua N. (Joshua Nickerson), 1841-1928 -- Travel | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Massachusetts | ||
| 653 | _aShip captains -- Travel | ||
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