Publisher's Synopsis
The Seafarers is a book written by Arthur Corbett-Smith and published in 1919. The book is a collection of stories about seafaring adventures, featuring a variety of characters and settings. The stories are set in different parts of the world, including the Arctic, the South Seas, and the Mediterranean. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of seafaring life. The first section explores the challenges of life at sea, including storms, shipwrecks, and mutinies. The second section focuses on the relationships between sailors, including friendships, rivalries, and romances. The third section delves into the mythology and folklore of the sea, featuring stories about mermaids, sea monsters, and ghost ships. The fourth and final section examines the role of seafaring in history, including tales of pirates, explorers, and naval battles. Throughout the book, Corbett-Smith's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing the seafaring world to life with rich detail and colorful characters. The Seafarers is a classic work of maritime literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless tales of adventure and romance on the high seas.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.
