Dog-watches At Sea

By Stanton H. King

Book Overview

Dog-Watches At Sea is a book written by Stanton Henry King in 1901. The book is a memoir of King's experiences as a sailor on a merchant ship during the late 1800s. The title refers to the two-hour periods of duty that sailors had to keep watch during the night, which were called ""dog-watches."" The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life at sea, including the daily routines, the challenges of navigating the ocean, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, and the relationships between the crew members. King also provides a detailed description of the different types of ships and equipment used during that time period. Throughout the book, King shares personal anecdotes and observations about life on the ship, including humorous stories about the crew and their antics, as well as more serious accounts of accidents and tragedies that occurred at sea. Overall, Dog-Watches At Sea is a fascinating glimpse into the world of sailing during the late 1800s, and provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of life at sea.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: 143682446X
• ISBN13: 9781436824460
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"