The Log Of A Privateersman (1896)

""The Log of a Privateersman"" is a historical novel written by Harry Collingwood and first published in 1896. The story is set in the late 18th century during the height of the Age of Sail and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Tom Cringle, who signs on as a crew member of a privateer ship. Privateers were essentially legal pirates, authorized by their respective governments to attack and capture enemy vessels during times of war. As Tom and his fellow crew members set sail on their dangerous missions, they encounter a number of challenges and obstacles, including enemy ships, storms, and mutiny. Along the way, Tom learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and leadership, as he rises through the ranks to become a trusted officer on board the ship. The novel is full of vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the ship, as well as the dangers and excitement of battle. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the complex relationships between sailors and their superiors. Overall, ""The Log of a Privateersman"" is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, naval history, and tales of high seas adventure.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.