Publisher's Synopsis
Yankee Skipper: The Life Story of Joseph Gainard, Captain of the City of Flint is a memoir written by Joseph Gainard himself. This book is a fascinating account of his life as a captain of the City of Flint, a cargo ship that sailed the Great Lakes during the early 20th century.The book begins with the author's childhood and his early years in the shipping industry. It then goes on to describe his experiences as a sailor, his struggles with the harsh conditions of life at sea, and his rise to become a captain.The book is filled with interesting anecdotes and stories about the author's experiences on the City of Flint, including his encounters with storms, ice, and other dangers of the Great Lakes. It also provides a unique perspective on the history of the Great Lakes shipping industry and the challenges faced by those who worked in it.Throughout the book, the author's love for the sea and his dedication to his work as a captain shine through. It is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's determination to succeed in a challenging and often dangerous profession.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.
