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The memoir chronicles the adventurous life of Captain Benjamin S. Osbon, detailing his early years, experiences during the American Civil War, and travels to exotic locales like China and Japan. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative reveals Osbon's bravery, resourcefulness, and determination as he captains various ships. This work provides a captivating look into the challenges and rewards faced by a 19th-century sailor, while also preserving the cultural significance of his story through a modern facsimile reprint.
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A Sailor Of Fortune, Albert Bigelow Paine
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- A Sailor Of Fortune
- Subtitle
- Personal Memoirs Of Captain B. S. Osbon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Albert Bigelow Paine
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781432519148
- Category
- History, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The memoir chronicles the adventurous life of Captain Benjamin S. Osbon, detailing his early years, experiences during the American Civil War, and travels to exotic locales like China and Japan. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative reveals Osbon's bravery, resourcefulness, and determination as he captains various ships. This work provides a captivating look into the challenges and rewards faced by a 19th-century sailor, while also preserving the cultural significance of his story through a modern facsimile reprint.