Author: Frederick James Francis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789813056534
Category : Sailors
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Details the life and experiences of Captain Frederick Francis, one of Singapore's most decorated sailors.
Diary of a Sailor
Author: Frederick James Francis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789813056534
Category : Sailors
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Details the life and experiences of Captain Frederick Francis, one of Singapore's most decorated sailors.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789813056534
Category : Sailors
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Details the life and experiences of Captain Frederick Francis, one of Singapore's most decorated sailors.
Diary of a Contraband
Author: William Benjamin Gould
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804747080
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The heart of this book is the remarkable Civil War diary of the author’s great-grandfather, William Benjamin Gould, an escaped slave who served in the United States Navy from 1862 until the end of the war. The diary vividly records Gould’s activity as part of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia; his visits to New York and Boston; the pursuit to Nova Scotia of a hijacked Confederate cruiser; and service in European waters pursuing Confederate ships constructed in Great Britain and France. Gould’s diary is one of only three known diaries of African American sailors in the Civil War. It is distinguished not only by its details and eloquent tone (often deliberately understated and sardonic), but also by its reflections on war, on race, on race relations in the Navy, and on what African Americans might expect after the war. The book includes introductory chapters that establish the context of the diary narrative, an annotated version of the diary, a brief account of Gould’s life in Massachusetts after the war, and William B. Gould IV’s thoughts about the legacy of his great-grandfather and his own journey of discovery in learning about this remarkable man.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804747080
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The heart of this book is the remarkable Civil War diary of the author’s great-grandfather, William Benjamin Gould, an escaped slave who served in the United States Navy from 1862 until the end of the war. The diary vividly records Gould’s activity as part of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia; his visits to New York and Boston; the pursuit to Nova Scotia of a hijacked Confederate cruiser; and service in European waters pursuing Confederate ships constructed in Great Britain and France. Gould’s diary is one of only three known diaries of African American sailors in the Civil War. It is distinguished not only by its details and eloquent tone (often deliberately understated and sardonic), but also by its reflections on war, on race, on race relations in the Navy, and on what African Americans might expect after the war. The book includes introductory chapters that establish the context of the diary narrative, an annotated version of the diary, a brief account of Gould’s life in Massachusetts after the war, and William B. Gould IV’s thoughts about the legacy of his great-grandfather and his own journey of discovery in learning about this remarkable man.
Pacific War Diary, 1942-1945
Author: James J. Fahey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618400805
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Fahey was a 24-year-old garbage-truck driver when he enlisted in the Navy on Oct. 3, 1942, and became a seaman first class on the USS Montpelier. During almost three years of battle in the Pacific Ocean, he defied Navy rules against keeping a diary by writing copious notes on loose sheets of paper that appeared to anyone watching to be ordinary let
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618400805
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Fahey was a 24-year-old garbage-truck driver when he enlisted in the Navy on Oct. 3, 1942, and became a seaman first class on the USS Montpelier. During almost three years of battle in the Pacific Ocean, he defied Navy rules against keeping a diary by writing copious notes on loose sheets of paper that appeared to anyone watching to be ordinary let
Operation Highjump
Author:
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0981550525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Serving on Admiral Byrd's team for the Antarctic Expedition at the end of WW II was a privilege that only a handful of sailors would enjoy. Experience first hand, through the eyes of 19 year old Dick Miller, the daily events aboard the S.S. Pine Island. The harsh conditions, the dangerous missions, the fun and friendships that occurred kept these men on their toes!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0981550525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Serving on Admiral Byrd's team for the Antarctic Expedition at the end of WW II was a privilege that only a handful of sailors would enjoy. Experience first hand, through the eyes of 19 year old Dick Miller, the daily events aboard the S.S. Pine Island. The harsh conditions, the dangerous missions, the fun and friendships that occurred kept these men on their toes!
The Nagle Journal
Author: Jacob Nagle
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN: 9780297795124
Category : First Fleet, 1787-1788
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Diary of an American sailor who was a crew member on the First Fleet ship the Sirius; his impressions of Sydney, the Aborigines, and Norfolk Island (pp 79-113)
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN: 9780297795124
Category : First Fleet, 1787-1788
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Diary of an American sailor who was a crew member on the First Fleet ship the Sirius; his impressions of Sydney, the Aborigines, and Norfolk Island (pp 79-113)
An American Seafarer in the Age of Sail
Author: Barry Richard Burg
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300056370
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Philip Van Buskirk enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1846, when he was twelve years old. Beginning in 1851, he recorded his thoughts and experiences on board ship, providing a firsthand account of the countries he visited, the brawling nation in which he lived, and the everyday life and homoerotic exploits of the sailors and marines who sailed with him. In this intimate portrait, the author draws on Van Buskirk's unconventional and revelatory diaries and on social, religious, and medical writings of the time.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300056370
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Philip Van Buskirk enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1846, when he was twelve years old. Beginning in 1851, he recorded his thoughts and experiences on board ship, providing a firsthand account of the countries he visited, the brawling nation in which he lived, and the everyday life and homoerotic exploits of the sailors and marines who sailed with him. In this intimate portrait, the author draws on Van Buskirk's unconventional and revelatory diaries and on social, religious, and medical writings of the time.
Sailor in the White House
Author: Robert F Cross
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612515002
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Now available in paperback, Robert F. Cross’ Sailor in the White House remains one of the most interesting and intimate books about Franklin D. Roosevelt. Secret Service agents, family, and old sailing pals share stories about their days on the water with America’s greatest seafaring president. The author argues that the skills required to be a good sailor are the same skills that made FDR a successful politician: the ability to alter courses, make compromises, and shift positions as the situation warrants. This perspective on Roosevelt shows how his love of the sea shaped his presidency, and its unique look remains refreshing even today.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612515002
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Now available in paperback, Robert F. Cross’ Sailor in the White House remains one of the most interesting and intimate books about Franklin D. Roosevelt. Secret Service agents, family, and old sailing pals share stories about their days on the water with America’s greatest seafaring president. The author argues that the skills required to be a good sailor are the same skills that made FDR a successful politician: the ability to alter courses, make compromises, and shift positions as the situation warrants. This perspective on Roosevelt shows how his love of the sea shaped his presidency, and its unique look remains refreshing even today.
Conquer Your Dreams
Author: Jagadhees Thirumoorthy
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542572897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
All your dreams can be conquered only when you start believing in yourself and don't let the negativity around you to overwhelm you. Regardless of what your current level in life is, you have the potential to achieve anything and everything that you desire. It doesn't matter where you are from, what matters is where you are heading to. And this book will help you steer your way towards your dreams. Once you start believing in yourself and start working on your dreams, the universe would equip you with all the necessary tools and lessons that you require. But you must be prepared to receive it. There is always a positive side to every seemingly difficult situation. There is always a take home lesson in the encounters of everyday life. Instead of furnishing a generic 'to-do' list or the number of steps to achieve your dreams, the author takes you on a journey of his life time as he sails across the oceans of the world and reflects on his present and past situations. The ebb and flow will indeed help you Conquer Your own Dreams and hatch your own success stories. This Sailor's Diary teaches you to: Defeat your self-limiting beliefs and make your mind invincible Stay motivated perpetually amidst all challenges and adversities Capitalise on the power that resides inside you to achieve whatever you want Make better lifestyle choices and stay fit - mentally and physically Side-step criticism and rejections and keep moving towards your dreams Be grateful to life and the universe for taking care of you Spread positive energy wherever you go
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542572897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
All your dreams can be conquered only when you start believing in yourself and don't let the negativity around you to overwhelm you. Regardless of what your current level in life is, you have the potential to achieve anything and everything that you desire. It doesn't matter where you are from, what matters is where you are heading to. And this book will help you steer your way towards your dreams. Once you start believing in yourself and start working on your dreams, the universe would equip you with all the necessary tools and lessons that you require. But you must be prepared to receive it. There is always a positive side to every seemingly difficult situation. There is always a take home lesson in the encounters of everyday life. Instead of furnishing a generic 'to-do' list or the number of steps to achieve your dreams, the author takes you on a journey of his life time as he sails across the oceans of the world and reflects on his present and past situations. The ebb and flow will indeed help you Conquer Your own Dreams and hatch your own success stories. This Sailor's Diary teaches you to: Defeat your self-limiting beliefs and make your mind invincible Stay motivated perpetually amidst all challenges and adversities Capitalise on the power that resides inside you to achieve whatever you want Make better lifestyle choices and stay fit - mentally and physically Side-step criticism and rejections and keep moving towards your dreams Be grateful to life and the universe for taking care of you Spread positive energy wherever you go
Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
Author: Gabriel García Márquez
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101911093
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN eBOOK! In 1955, Garcia Marquez was working for El Espectador, a newspaper in Bogota, when in February of that year eight crew members of the Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were washed overboard and disappeared. Ten days later one of them turned up, barely alive, on a deserted beach in northern Colombia. This book, which originally appeared as a series of newspaper articles, is Garcia Marquez's account of that sailor's ordeal. Translated by Randolf Hogan.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101911093
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN eBOOK! In 1955, Garcia Marquez was working for El Espectador, a newspaper in Bogota, when in February of that year eight crew members of the Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were washed overboard and disappeared. Ten days later one of them turned up, barely alive, on a deserted beach in northern Colombia. This book, which originally appeared as a series of newspaper articles, is Garcia Marquez's account of that sailor's ordeal. Translated by Randolf Hogan.
Charles Benson
Author: Michael Sokolow
Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN: 9781558497948
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The life of a black sailor in mid-nineteenth-century America
Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN: 9781558497948
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The life of a black sailor in mid-nineteenth-century America