Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle: Being The Experience And Voyages Of Nicholas Peter Isaacs (1845) Hardback - 2008

""Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle"" is a memoir written by Nicholas Peter Isaacs in 1845. The book details Isaacs' experiences and voyages as a sailor in the mid-19th century. The story begins with Isaacs' childhood and his decision to become a sailor at the age of 14. The narrative then follows Isaacs as he embarks on various voyages, including trips to China, the West Indies, and South America. The book provides a detailed account of life aboard a ship, including the difficulties and dangers of life at sea, as well as the camaraderie and sense of community among sailors. Isaacs also describes encounters with pirates and other challenges faced by sailors during this era. Overall, ""Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during the mid-19th century.Containing An Account Of His Escapes From Wild Beasts; From The Dangers Of War; From British Pressgangs; From Frequent Shipwrecks; Together With Several Remarkable Dreams And A Mass Of Other Interesting Facts, And Including An Account Of His Conversion To God.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.