The Seaman's Friend - Enriched edition Containing a treatise on practical seamanship with plates a dictionary of sea terms customs and usages of the merchant service

Richard Henry Dana

Editorial: DigiCat

Sinopsis

In "The Seaman's Friend," Richard Henry Dana provides a comprehensive guide to maritime life, juxtaposing the practicalities of sea travel with reflections on sailor culture and ethics. Written in the mid-19th century, Dana's narrative employs a clear, didactic style infused with personal anecdote, making complex nautical concepts accessible to both seasoned sailors and the lay reader. The book is not only a manual on seamanship but also serves as an ethical guide for sailors, emphasizing virtues such as honesty, courage, and camaraderie within the often perilous maritime environment. Richard Henry Dana, a Harvard graduate and sailor himself, drew from his own transformative voyage aboard a merchant ship. His experiences, chronicled in "Two Years Before the Mast," provided the groundwork for this succinct yet insightful compilation aimed at improving the welfare of sailors. Dana's deep-seated respect for seamanhood, coupled with a dedication to reforming maritime practices, reflects his commitment to elevating working conditions for sailors during a time when their rights were often overlooked. I highly recommend "The Seaman's Friend" not only as an essential tool for aspiring sailors but also for readers interested in maritime history, ethics, and the human spirit's resilience. Dana's insights remain relevant, offering valuable lessons on discipline, morality, and the unbreakable bonds formed at sea.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Disponible desde: 28/05/2022.

Longitud de impresión: 412 páginas.

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

Making of Swallows and Amazons...

Sophie Neville

In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script.Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.

Ver libro

White Gardens - Creating...

Nina Koziol

Appreciate your garden from a whole new light -- at night! A complete guide to creating a stunning white garden, White Gardens offers tons of tips to cultivate a beautiful night garden. Fill your garden with white flowers and native plants that reflect the light of the moon -- or even only bloom at night! -- so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor space in the evening, not just during the day. Featuring detailed overviews on gardening basics, elements of a moonlight garden, garden design guidance, and profiles of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, tender bulbs, and tropical flowers, also included is a section on hardscaping for even more night-time enhancements, from light, fire, and water to arbors, pergolas, trellises, and more. It also includes an inspirational gallery of photos from famous white gardens, including the Kensington Palace White Garden planted in memory of Princess Diana. Perfect for discovering new and unique gardening ideas, this inspiring guide is a curation of flowers that truly shine at night! Author Nina Kozoil is an award-winning gardening expert, teacher, writer, presenter, judge, and more. Her articles on moonlight gardens have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Old-House Journal, and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Ver libro

ADUs - The Perfect Housing Solution

Sheri Koones

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary dwelling (also known as Additional or Auxiliary Dwelling Units) — think granny flat, in-law unit, laneway house). It has an arrangement for sleeping, cooking, and lavatory. An ADU can be detached, attached, a garage conversion, or a basement conversion. The uses are myriad—for family members, guest spaces, rental income, or more.

Ver libro

RAISED BED GARDENING FOR...

Don Meskill

Raised bed gardening is a great way to start growing your own fresh produce, especially if you're short on space or have poor soil quality in your yard. This beginner-friendly guide will help you get started with raised bed gardening, no matter your experience level. 
In this book, you'll learn:The benefits of raised bed gardening and why it's a great option for beginnersHow to choose the right location for your raised bed and what materials to useThe best soil mixtures for different types of plants and how to maintain healthy soilTechniques for planting, watering, and fertilizing your raised bed gardenHow to prevent and deal with common pests and diseases in your gardenTips for harvesting and preserving your homegrown produce 
And Much More 
With clear and concise instructions, helpful illustrations, and expert advice, this book will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to start growing your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a raised bed garden. 
Whether you're looking to save money on groceries, eat more fresh and healthy foods, or just enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own plants, Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners is the perfect guide to get you started.

Ver libro

The Evolution of Argentina - A...

Will Forrest

In the land of the Southern Hemisphere, where the Andes Mountains towered high and the Pampas stretched far and wide, there once existed a country of great and turbulent history. This country was known as Argentina, and its tale is as epic and enchanting as any told in Latin America. 
Come journey through the ages with this audibook. From the early indigenous civilizations to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, from the heroic struggle for independence to the rise and fall of Peronism, this chronicle is rich with heroes, villains, triumphs, and tragedies. 
Hear the stirring tales of San Martin, Eva Peron, and Che Guevara, who sought to shape the destiny of their beloved Argentina. Witness the clashes between gauchos and indigenous peoples, and the battles for power that defined the country's political landscape. Feel the passion and the pain of a land that has known both great prosperity and crushing hardship, and discover the soul of a people who have endured and thrived through it all. 
With a masterful storytelling voice, "The Evolution of Argentina" is a journey that will transport you to a world of wonder and adventure, one that is as real and captivating as any fantasy realm. Whether you are a history buff, a lover of epic tales, or simply curious about one of the world's most fascinating countries, this audiobook is not to be missed. 
So scroll up and buy this audibook now!

Ver libro

Error Traps - How...

Elmar Lutter

Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation, but should we and can we make it even safer? Elmar Lutter, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Philippines, believes unequivocally that we should. But how, in a field mired with technical and design complexities, reliance on human judgement, impossible timing constraints, and how-to-manuals that go on for miles, do we?In Error Traps: How High-Performing Teams Learn to Avoid Mistakes in Aircraft Maintenance, Lutter challenges us to focus on our sphere of influence to avoid mishaps. In doing so, we can practice certain behaviors and attitudes that can:• Intercept chains of events that have the potential to cause damage.• Avoid predictable errors to reduce the exposure to becoming collateral damage in mishaps initiated outside of our sphere of control.Through a journey of compelling aviation experiences, Lutter offers four tools that every individual in aircraft MRO can and should employ to ensure they have done their very best to keep their team on the ground and the pilots and passengers in the air as safe as possible.Using real-world examples to connect the dots between 1. Competence: Master the basics 2. Awareness: Be in the moment, know what is coming 3. Compliance: Respect the defenses: read and follow the guidance, and 4. Teamwork: Look after one another,Lutter shares important insights and life lessons drawn from more than twenty years of collective knowledge and experience in an often unforgiving field.

Ver libro