Man-Of-War Life is a book written by Charles Nordhoff and published in 1895. It is a detailed account of the life of sailors on board a man-of-war ship during the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of life on board, including daily routines, food, discipline, navigation, and combat. Nordhoff provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions that sailors faced, including cramped living quarters, rough seas, and the constant threat of disease and injury. He also explores the social dynamics of life on board, including the hierarchy of rank, the relationships between officers and sailors, and the camaraderie that developed among crew members. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to bring the world of the man-of-war ship to life. Overall, Man-Of-War Life is a fascinating and informative look at a bygone era of naval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Great true U.S. Navy story of a boy enlisting in the Navy and participates in a voyage around the world. Highly recommended.
My road leads me seawards, To the white dipping sails...
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I first read this book in 1992 when I was on board a cruiser in "the worlds finest navy". It is an excellent source for a seaman's account of life on board one of the largest Navy warships before the advent of ironclads. Providing more details on the crew and the sailing of the ship than of the lofty political goals of the around the world voyage of USS Colombus, it is a very readable and enjoyable account of the U.S. Navy in the age of sail. Land lubbers beware! There is, of necessity, a great deal of nautical language, especially when the author describes any evolution involving the sails. However, this really lends an excellent "salty" flavor to the book. Anyone interested in the U.S. Navy "when ships were made of wood and men of steel" should "Put his helm over hard a lee and make weigh to the ordering page" for an excellent blue water adventure
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