Lost ships and lonely seas by Ralph Delahaye Paine
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"Lost Ships and Lonely Seas" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tales of maritime disasters, focusing on various shipwrecks and the heroic or tragic circumstances surrounding them. It captures not just the physical challenges faced by sailors but also the emotional, moral, and survival dilemmas encountered during these harrowing experiences. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces the
brig "Polly", which embarked on a perilous voyage from Boston to Santa Cruz in December 1811. The passengers included Captain Cazneau, a mate, and four sailors, with two passengers—a man and a young girl. Shortly after departing, a violent storm dismasts the "Polly", leaving her crew battling for survival amid harsh conditions at sea. Over the following months, they endure hunger and deprivation, employing desperate measures to stay alive. Their story unfolds in gripping detail, highlighting the grit and fortitude of sailors adrift on lonely seas, and sets the tone for the subsequent tales of adventure, loss, and survival in maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lost ships and lonely seas |
| Original Publication | New York: The Century Co., 1920. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers |
| Subject | Shipwrecks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73749 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73749-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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