From The Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780-1840
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Henry Baynham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight bumps and rubs to DJ.
From The Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780-1840 chronicles the harsh realities and compelling experiences of ordinary seamen serving in the British Navy during a pivotal sixty-year period. This historical account uncovers the daily routines, brutal discipline, and camaraderie that defined life aboard sailing warships. It presents a vivid portrait of naval existence, illustrating the challenges faced by those who manned the lower decks, from press-gangs and battles to distant voyages and meager pay. The narrative details the social structures and personal sacrifices inherent in a life at sea, offering an authentic glimpse into a bygone era of maritime power.
Author: Henry Baynham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight bumps and rubs to DJ.
From The Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780-1840 chronicles the harsh realities and compelling experiences of ordinary seamen serving in the British Navy during a pivotal sixty-year period. This historical account uncovers the daily routines, brutal discipline, and camaraderie that defined life aboard sailing warships. It presents a vivid portrait of naval existence, illustrating the challenges faced by those who manned the lower decks, from press-gangs and battles to distant voyages and meager pay. The narrative details the social structures and personal sacrifices inherent in a life at sea, offering an authentic glimpse into a bygone era of maritime power.