Lost Ships And Lonely Seas (1921)

Lost Ships and Lonely Seas is a non-fiction book written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and originally published in 1921. The book is a collection of true stories about ships that have been lost at sea, and the harrowing experiences of their crews. Paine's writing style is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the dangers and challenges faced by sailors on the open ocean. The book covers a wide range of maritime disasters, from the sinking of the Titanic to lesser-known tragedies such as the loss of the steamship Stella. Paine also includes stories of survival and heroism, such as the incredible journey of the crew of the Essex, who were stranded in the Pacific Ocean for months after their ship was sunk by a whale. Lost Ships and Lonely Seas is a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history or tales of adventure and survival.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.