The Chief Mate's Yarns

The Chief Mate's Yarns is a collection of twelve short stories set at sea, written by Mayn Clew Garnett and first published in 1912. The book follows the adventures of various sailors and seafarers, each with their own unique tale to tell. The stories range from humorous to suspenseful, and feature a cast of colorful characters including pirates, smugglers, and sailors from all walks of life. The book is narrated by the chief mate, who regales his fellow sailors with these tales during long voyages at sea. Through his stories, readers are transported to a world of adventure on the high seas, where danger and excitement lurk around every corner. The Chief Mate's Yarns is a classic work of maritime fiction, perfect for anyone who loves tales of the sea and the men who brave its treacherous waters.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.