Forecastle Tom - Mary Dana Shindler

Forecastle Tom: Or The Landsman Turned Sailor is a novel written by Mary Dana Shindler in 1845. The story revolves around a young man named Tom who is a landsman, meaning he has never been to sea before. However, he is fascinated by the sea and the life of a sailor. Tom decides to leave his comfortable life on land and embark on a journey to become a sailor.The novel follows Tom as he navigates the challenges and adventures of life at sea. He learns the ropes of sailing, battles storms and pirates, and forms close bonds with his fellow sailors. Along the way, Tom also learns valuable life lessons about courage, determination, and the importance of friendship.Forecastle Tom: Or The Landsman Turned Sailor is a classic adventure novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life on the high seas in the 19th century. It is a story of personal growth and self-discovery that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 9781120281616