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

Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle: Being The Experience And Voyages Of Nicholas Peter Isaacs (1845) is a memoir written by Nicholas Peter Isaacs, detailing his experiences as a sailor during the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Isaacs' early life and how he became a sailor, and the second part detailing his experiences at sea.Isaacs' narrative provides a vivid and detailed account of life on board a ship, including the daily routines, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, and the complex social hierarchy among the crew. He also describes the various ports and locations he visited during his voyages, including the West Indies, South America, and the Pacific.Throughout the book, Isaacs provides insight into the hardships and challenges faced by sailors during this time period, including poor living conditions, harsh discipline, and the constant threat of disease and injury. He also discusses the various superstitions and beliefs of sailors, as well as their unique language and customs.Overall, Twenty Years Before The Mast Or Life In The Forecastle: Being The Experience And Voyages Of Nicholas Peter Isaacs (1845) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during the early 19th century, and provides a valuable historical perspective on this important period in maritime history.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.