Before the Mast in Sailing Ships

""Before The Mast In Sailing Ships"" is a memoir written by John Mason, chronicling his experiences as a sailor aboard various sailing ships during the mid-to-late 19th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of life at sea, including descriptions of the harsh living conditions, the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the work, and the camaraderie that developed among the crew. Mason also shares his encounters with pirates, mutinies, and shipwrecks, as well as his observations on the global maritime trade and the changing technology of sailing ships. The book offers a unique perspective on a bygone era of seafaring and provides an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.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.