Bibliograph

The seaman's friend, containing a treatise on practical seamanship

Type

Label

The seaman's friend, containing a treatise on practical seamanship

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The seaman's friend

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Dover Maritime

Sub title

containing a treatise on practical seamanship

Summary

A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms

Target audience

adult

Classification