The Blue Peter: Sea Yarns (1908)

by Morley Roberts

Book Overview

The Blue Peter: Sea Yarns is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about life at sea, written by Morley Roberts and originally published in 1908. The book takes its title from the blue and white flag that is hoisted on a ship's mast to signal that it is ready to set sail. The stories in The Blue Peter: Sea Yarns cover a wide range of topics related to life on the ocean, including shipwrecks, storms, piracy, and adventure. Some of the tales are based on real-life events, while others are purely fictional. Throughout the book, Roberts paints a vivid picture of the dangers and hardships that sailors faced in the early 20th century. He also captures the camaraderie and sense of community that existed among seafarers, as well as the superstitions and traditions that were a part of life on board ship. Overall, The Blue Peter: Sea Yarns is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring adventure and a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or nautical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165784661
• ISBN13: 9781165784660
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"