From The Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780-1840
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears — the dust jacket shows some age-related wear and minor fading but remains intact with no major tears. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Appears intact and firm. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling work of maritime social history, From the Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780–1840 chronicles the lives of ordinary sailors who served in the Royal Navy during one of Britain's most turbulent and triumphant naval eras. Drawing on first-hand accounts, letters, and memoirs, Baynham presents a vivid portrait of life below decks — the hardships, the camaraderie, the discipline, and the daily reality faced by common seamen rather than the officers who typically dominate naval history. The narrative spans six decades of seafaring life, covering the period from the American Revolutionary War through to the post-Napoleonic era, illustrating how the lower ranks experienced the Age of Sail. Written with authority and richly detailed, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by British naval history and the human stories behind the great fleets of the period.
Author: Henry Baynham
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears — the dust jacket shows some age-related wear and minor fading but remains intact with no major tears. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Appears intact and firm. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling work of maritime social history, From the Lower Deck: The Old Navy 1780–1840 chronicles the lives of ordinary sailors who served in the Royal Navy during one of Britain's most turbulent and triumphant naval eras. Drawing on first-hand accounts, letters, and memoirs, Baynham presents a vivid portrait of life below decks — the hardships, the camaraderie, the discipline, and the daily reality faced by common seamen rather than the officers who typically dominate naval history. The narrative spans six decades of seafaring life, covering the period from the American Revolutionary War through to the post-Napoleonic era, illustrating how the lower ranks experienced the Age of Sail. Written with authority and richly detailed, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by British naval history and the human stories behind the great fleets of the period.