This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Harper and brothers in 1909 in 558 pages; Subjects: Sailors; Great Britain; Seamen; English literature; Sailors in literature; Great Britain History, Naval; History / Europe / Great Britain; History / Military / Naval; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General;