The Seaman's Friend (eBook)

Containing a treatise on practical seamanship, with plates, a dictionary of sea terms, customs and usages of the merchant service
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2022
412 Seiten
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859-654702924-3 (EAN)

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The Seaman's Friend - Richard Henry Dana
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Richard Henry Dana's 'The Seaman's Friend' is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors, originally published in 1841. The book covers a wide range of topics crucial to the life of a seaman, including navigation, ship maintenance, safety at sea, and legal rights of sailors. Dana's writing style is clear and concise, making the technical information accessible to readers. 'The Seaman's Friend' is not only a practical manual, but also a literary work that reflects the author's firsthand experience as a sailor. Dana's attention to detail and commitment to accuracy set this book apart from other maritime guides of its time. The book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in maritime history or nautical skills.'Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard-educated lawyer turned sailor, wrote 'The Seaman's Friend' based on his experiences as a common seaman on a merchant vessel. His time at sea inspired him to advocate for the rights and safety of sailors through his writing. Dana's intimate knowledge of the subject matter shines through in the book's practical advice and insightful commentary. His work continues to be lauded for its relevance and importance in the maritime community. I highly recommend 'The Seaman's Friend' to readers interested in maritime history, sailing, or legal issues concerning seafarers. Dana's expertise and passion for the sea make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the seafaring life.

Richard Henry Dana Jr. (1815-1882) was an American lawyer, politician, and author, best known for his classic maritime narrative 'Two Years Before the Mast' (1840). A Harvard undergraduate who left his studies due to measles which affected his eyesight, Dana gained fame by chronicling his seafaring journey from Boston around Cape Horn to California on a merchant ship, a passage taken to improve his health. His detailed account of the daily life of sailors, where he spent time as a common seaman, illuminated the harsh conditions faced by seamen and gained him a reputation as an advocate for the underprivileged class of sailors. His experiences at sea also led him to write 'The Seaman's Friend' (1841), which served as a comprehensive treatise on maritime law, a tool to inform sailors of their rights, and a manual for sea etiquette and ship management. His literary style combines a keen eye for detail with a humanistic concern, creating compelling advocacy flavored with the adventures of maritime life. Dana's legal background and personal experiences also contributed to his later career as a prominent lawyer protecting maritime workers' rights and shaping him into a distinguished figure in the movement for social reform in the 19th century.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.5.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Natur / Technik Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe Schiffe
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Schlagworte 19th century maritime • 19th-century maritime practices • crew roles • Dictionaries • historical seaman guide • mariner's reference • Maritime Law • Maritime Navigation • maritime traditions • Merchant Marine • nautical guidebook • nautical skills • Naval art and science • Navigation • navigation tools • ocean navigation • ocean voyage • Richard Henry Dana • sailing techniques • seafaring manual • seafaring navigation • seamanship • seaman's manual • shipboard procedures • ship navigation
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