Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters Addressed To A Young Master Mariner, On Some Subjects Connected With His Calling"" is a book written by Charles Lorimer and originally published in 1834. The book is a collection of letters written by Lorimer to a young man who is starting out in his career as a mariner. The letters offer advice and guidance on a variety of topics related to the mariner's profession, including navigation, seamanship, shipbuilding, and the business of shipping. Lorimer draws on his own extensive experience as a sailor and shipbuilder to provide practical advice and insights into the challenges and opportunities of a life at sea. He also offers moral and philosophical reflections on the role of the mariner in society, and the importance of integrity, discipline, and perseverance in pursuing a successful career. Overall, ""Letters Addressed To A Young Master Mariner"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and maritime culture, as well as for current and aspiring mariners seeking guidance and inspiration in their chosen profession.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.