A Sailor Of Fortune - Albert Paine Bigelow

""A Sailor of Fortune: Personal Memoirs of Captain B. S. Osbon"" is a memoir written by Albert Bigelow Paine about the life of Captain Benjamin S. Osbon, a sailor who traveled the world and experienced many adventures. The book covers Osbon's early life, his time as a sailor in the American Civil War, his travels to exotic locations such as China and Japan, and his experiences as a captain of various ships. The memoir also includes personal anecdotes and insights into Osbon's character, including his bravery, resourcefulness, and determination. Overall, ""A Sailor of Fortune"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century sailor and adventurer, as well as the challenges and rewards of a life at sea.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.

EAN: 9781432519148