Excerpt from Scenes From the Life of Edward Lascelles, Gent, Vol. 1 of 2
I be ashamed to own it to you though my hand is sufficiently familiar with the tiller, it is certainly any thing but conversant with the pen; and though, over the social board, I may perhaps sometimes succeed in telling an anecdote, I am by no means so confident of my ability to write one.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography provides an exciting firsthand account of the author's early life and adventures at sea. Set against the backdrop of the Royal Navy in the early 19th century, the book offers a glimpse into the camaraderie, traditions, and hardships of life aboard a warship. The author, who joined the navy as a midshipman at the tender age of 15, vividly recounts his experiences, from his initial struggles with naval discipline to his participation in daring adventures and encounters with exotic cultures. Through the author's engaging storytelling and keen observations, this book sheds light on the social and historical context of the British Navy during a period of great change and expansion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331116417_0
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