{"product_id":"from-the-forecastle-to-the-cabin-being-the-memoirs-of-capt-samuel-samuels-9781025669519","title":"From the Forecastle to the Cabin: Being the Memoirs of Capt. Samuel Samuels","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Samuel Samuels\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Adventurers \u0026amp; Explorers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"From the Forecastle to the Cabin\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a riveting firsthand account of life on the high seas during the peak of the 19th-century maritime era. Written as the memoirs of Capt. Samuel Samuels, this narrative traces his extraordinary ascent from a runaway boy starting in the forecastle to his eventual command as a world-renowned captain. Samuels, most famous for his leadership of the legendary clipper ship \"Dreadnought,\" provides a candid and detailed look at the grit, danger, and glory associated with nautical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work explores the diverse realities of the merchant marine service, capturing the intensity of Atlantic crossings, the complexities of managing a diverse crew, and the constant battle against the elements. Readers will find vivid descriptions of mutinies, shipwrecks, and the technical intricacies of sailing vessels during a period of transition in naval history. Beyond its adventure, the book serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting the social and economic importance of the shipping industry in the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamuel Samuels' prose is direct and engaging, offering a unique perspective on the character and discipline required to master the ocean. \u003cb\u003e\"From the Forecastle to the Cabin\"\u003c\/b\u003e remains a classic of maritime literature, essential for anyone interested in naval history, biography, or the timeless allure of sea-faring life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47967591399575,"sku":"9781025669519","price":3078.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025669519.webp?v=1782914954","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/from-the-forecastle-to-the-cabin-being-the-memoirs-of-capt-samuel-samuels-9781025669519","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}