Thirty Years From Home; Or A Voice From The Main Deck

Thirty Years From Home; Or A Voice From The Main Deck: Being The Experience Of Samuel Leech, Who Was For Six Years In The British And American Navies is a memoir written by Samuel Leech. In this book, Leech recounts his experiences as a sailor in both the British and American navies during the early 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part detailing Leech's early life and how he came to join the navy. The second part focuses on his experiences during the War of 1812, including his capture by the Americans and his subsequent imprisonment. The final part of the book covers Leech's life after leaving the navy, including his journey to America and his eventual settlement in Canada. Throughout the book, Leech provides a firsthand account of life at sea, including the dangers and hardships that sailors faced on a daily basis. He also offers insights into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the relationships between sailors of different nationalities. Overall, Thirty Years From Home provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during a pivotal period in history.Was Captured In The British Frigate Macedonian: Afterwards Entered The American Navy, And Was Taken In The United States Brig Syren, By The British Ship Medway.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.