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_aBullen, Frank Thomas, _d1857-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-07-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life" by Frank T. Bullen is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author’s experiences and observations during the formative years of his life at sea, highlighting his adventures and the realities of maritime life. It is an engaging narrative that paints a vivid picture of the various challenges faced by a boy who embarked on a seafaring career, beginning as a cabin-boy under difficult circumstances. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Bullen’s early life and his childhood desire to escape to the sea. He describes his initiation aboard a dilapidated ship commanded by his uncle, whom he portrays as a harsh and temperamental figure. The details of his first day on the ship, with its chaotic environment and gloomy conditions, set the tone for the hardships he would endure. The youthful protagonist’s apprehension about the challenges ahead contrasts with his determination to find shelter and sustenance, motivating his decision to embrace a life at sea despite the unpleasantness he anticipates. The narrative captures the essence of a young boy’s tough journey into adulthood through maritime adventures, challenges, and the colorful crew he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels | ||
| 653 | _aTravelers | ||
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