Discourses To Seamen

Discourses To Seamen is a book written by William Scoresby, a renowned Arctic explorer and Christian preacher. The book is a collection of sermons and speeches that Scoresby delivered to seamen during his travels around the world. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains sermons that Scoresby delivered to seamen on board his ship, the Esk, during his Arctic expeditions. These sermons touch on various topics such as the dangers of the sea, the importance of faith, and the need for moral conduct. Scoresby also shares his personal experiences as a seaman and Arctic explorer, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by seamen.The second part of the book contains speeches that Scoresby delivered to seamen in ports around the world. These speeches were given in various languages, including English, French, and Dutch, and cover a range of topics such as the importance of education, the dangers of alcohol, and the benefits of religious faith.Overall, Discourses To Seamen is a fascinating insight into the life and experiences of a seaman during the early 19th century. It provides valuable lessons on morality, faith, and the importance of education, and is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, Arctic exploration, or Christian preaching.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.