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The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship (Dover Maritime)

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The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship (Dover Maritime)

A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms.

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