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_aSafroni-Middleton, A. _q(Arnold), _d1873-1950 |
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_aSailor and beachcomber : _bConfessions of a life at sea, in Australia, and amid the islands of the Pacific |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-01-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Sailor and Beachcomber" by A. Safroni-Middleton is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This autobiographical work recounts the author’s adventurous experiences at sea, in Australia, and among the islands of the Pacific, offering insights into a life brimming with both dreams and harsh realities. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the author's youthful aspirations and trials, showcasing the vibrant world of seafaring life and the diverse cultures encountered along the way. The opening of the memoir introduces the author’s journey as he runs away to sea at the tender age of fourteen, filled with optimism and ambition for adventure. Aboard a full-rigged sailing ship bound for Australia, he details the initial excitement and subsequent disillusionment of life at sea, including his struggles with sea sickness and the realities faced by young sailors. Through humorous anecdotes and poignant reflections, he portrays the camaraderie among seafarers, his aspirations for success, and the heartache of unrequited love, all illustrated with a vivid sense of nostalgia and emotion. The narrative sets the tone for a rich exploration of his travels and the lessons learned from the myriad experiences that life and the sea have to offer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels | ||
| 653 | _aOceania -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aSafroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold), 1873-1950 | ||
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