Publisher's Synopsis
Dog-Watches At Sea is a memoir written by Stanton Henry King, originally published in 1901. The book is a personal account of King's experiences as a sailor on various ships during the late 1800s. The title refers to the two-hour watch periods that sailors keep during the night, which are called ""dog-watches.""In the book, King recounts his adventures on the high seas, including his encounters with storms, pirates, and other dangers. He also describes the daily routines of sailors and the various tasks they perform, such as navigating, cooking, and cleaning.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during this time period, including the harsh conditions they faced and the camaraderie that developed among crew members. King's writing is vivid and engaging, and he captures the excitement and danger of life at sea.Overall, Dog-Watches At Sea is an entertaining and informative memoir that will appeal to anyone interested in maritime history or adventure stories.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.
