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Cheryl
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X Marks the Spot: The Archaeology of Piracy (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)
by Russell K. Skowronek
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Cheryl
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British Seaman (Hardcover)
by Christopher Lloyd
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A Mariner of England: An Account of the Career of William Richardson from Cabin Boy in the Merchant Service to Warrant Officer in the Royal Navy (1780 to 1819) as told by himself
by William Richardson
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read in July, 2008
Cheryl said:
"A truly marvelous work of non-fiction, this book contains the journals of one William Richardson, who spent 39 years upon the seas, in both the merchant service and the Royal Navy. A singular opportunity to learn the thoughts and habits of the sailo...more
A truly marvelous work of non-fiction, this book contains the journals of one William Richardson, who spent 39 years upon the seas, in both the merchant service and the Royal Navy. A singular opportunity to learn the thoughts and habits of the sailors of the age of sail. Contains a great number of very interesting observations on Richardson's visits to foreign ports, as well as his opinions on matters of concern to sailors of the time. First hand accounts from sailors of this time period, particularly those of warrant rank or lower, are particularly rare. This book is a true treasure for those interested in maritime history and the social aspects of naval life....less
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Cheryl
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The Billy Ruffian: The Bellerophon and the Downfall of Napoleon (Paperback)
by David Cordingly
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read in July, 2008
Cheryl said:
"Yet another of David Cordingly's immensely readable works of maritime history. Follows the life of the HMS Bellerophon from her construction at Frindsbury in 1782 to her eventual breakup at a London yard in 1836. Participant at the battles of the G...more
Yet another of David Cordingly's immensely readable works of maritime history. Follows the life of the HMS Bellerophon from her construction at Frindsbury in 1782 to her eventual breakup at a London yard in 1836. Participant at the battles of the Glorious First of June and Trafalgar, the ship earned her spot in history even before Napoleon chose to surrender to her Captain at Ile d'Aix. Cordingly presents a unique look at maritime history through the ever changing crew and shifting fortunes of this single vessel, long immortalized in painting and song. A highly recommended read....less
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June 23
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Peter and the Shadow Thieves (Hardcover)
by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson
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read in June, 2008
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"An enjoyable sequel to "Peter and the Starcatchers", although not quite as fun or entertaining. Capt Hook (the former Black Stache) is relegated to a bookending position for this novel and is made greatly cartoonish (much like his Disney s...more
An enjoyable sequel to "Peter and the Starcatchers", although not quite as fun or entertaining. Capt Hook (the former Black Stache) is relegated to a bookending position for this novel and is made greatly cartoonish (much like his Disney self), which takes away a bit from the fun. Still, the story is interesting enough and returns Peter to London for adventures both frightening and humorous. Worth the read for those who enjoyed the first novel and particularly good for young readers....less
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Feeding Nelson's Navy: The True Story of Food at Sea in the Georgian Era (Paperback)
by Janet MacDonald
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read in June, 2008
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"A very interesting work, which provides factual information regarding the realities of food aboard ships of the Royal Navy in the age of sail. Extremely interesting for those who enjoy delving into the period. Presents the types of rations provided...more
A very interesting work, which provides factual information regarding the realities of food aboard ships of the Royal Navy in the age of sail. Extremely interesting for those who enjoy delving into the period. Presents the types of rations provided, how they were procured and brought to ships, how prepared for meals and how shared out among the crew. Easily one of the most interesting and informative works I've yet encountered on aspects of the Georgian Royal Navy. Highly, highly recommended....less
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May 15
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Cheryl
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Fiddlers And Whores: The Candid Memoirs of a Surgeon in Nelson's Fleet (Hardcover)
by James Lowry
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read in May, 2008
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"An interesting read, as a first-hand account of life as a surgeon within Nelson's Navy, although it reads more as a travelogue than an examination of the surgeon's craft. Lowry's Euro-centric attitude toward peoples of other nations and his objectiv...more
An interesting read, as a first-hand account of life as a surgeon within Nelson's Navy, although it reads more as a travelogue than an examination of the surgeon's craft. Lowry's Euro-centric attitude toward peoples of other nations and his objectivization of women, though grating to the modern sensibility, must be considered in context with his contemporaries of the 18th and 19th centuries. A good read for those interested in maritime history, but proves mostly unenlightening regarding the details of life and work aboard ships of the Royal Navy....less
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May 13
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May 01
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Cheryl
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Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways, and Sailors' Wives (Paperback)
by David Cordingly
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read in April, 2008
Cheryl said:
"Yet another of David Cordingly's particularly well-written works of maritime history. A very entertaining and informative look at the contributions of women in the maritime world, from female sailors and lighthouse keepers to sailor's wives and mist...more
Yet another of David Cordingly's particularly well-written works of maritime history. A very entertaining and informative look at the contributions of women in the maritime world, from female sailors and lighthouse keepers to sailor's wives and mistresses. Shows the often overlooked ways in which women played a pivotal role in life upon the waterfront and the seas. Well worth a read to any interested in maritime history or women's history....less
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March 28
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Cheryl
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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of his Time (Hardcover)
by Dava Sobel
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read in March, 2008
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"A short, breezy overview of the work of John Harrison, who created the first workable marine chronometer and his struggle to have his invention recognized by the Board of Longitude as the prize winner of the British Parliament's Longitude Act of 1714...more
A short, breezy overview of the work of John Harrison, who created the first workable marine chronometer and his struggle to have his invention recognized by the Board of Longitude as the prize winner of the British Parliament's Longitude Act of 1714. This work does not delve deeply into the particulars of solving the longitude problem, but provides a look at the blockades and slights encountered by Harrison during his attempts to show that his method was truly reliable and more useful than the lunar longitude methods also being explored at the time. An interesting look at the personalities at the forefront of the competing methods. A quick, interesting read, but not a challenging or particularly informative work. ...less
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