Publisher's Synopsis
The Young Man-Of-War�������s Man: A Boy�������s Voyage Round The World (1866) is a classic adventure novel written by Charles Nordhoff. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jack Tier, who joins the United States Navy as a midshipman and sets sail on a voyage around the world. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and is based on Nordhoff's own experiences as a sailor.The story follows Jack as he experiences life on board a man-of-war, battles with pirates and smugglers, and explores exotic locations such as Tahiti, China, and the Philippines. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, honor, and duty.The Young Man-Of-War�������s Man is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life at sea in the 19th century. It is also a coming-of-age story that explores the challenges and triumphs of growing up in a harsh and unforgiving world. With vivid descriptions of exotic locations and colorful characters, the novel is a classic of its genre and continues to inspire readers today.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.
