Man-Of-War Life

by Charles Nordhoff

Man-Of-War Life is a book written by Charles Nordhoff and published in 1895. It is a detailed account of the life of sailors on board a man-of-war ship during the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of life on board, including daily routines, food, discipline, navigation, and combat. Nordhoff provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions that sailors faced, including cramped living quarters, rough seas, and the constant threat of disease and injury. He also explores the social dynamics of life on board, including the hierarchy of rank, the relationships between officers and sailors, and the camaraderie that developed among crew members. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to bring the world of the man-of-war ship to life. Overall, Man-Of-War Life is a fascinating and informative look at a bygone era of naval history.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.

Genres: History

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1855

About the author

This describes the 19th century journalist and author. For the 20th century novelist most famous for Mutiny on the Bounty, see Charles Bernard Nordhoff.

Charles Nordhoff was an American journalist, descriptive and miscellaneous writer.

He was born in Erwitte, Germany (Prussia) in 1830, and emigrated to the USA in 1845. He was educated in Cincinnati, and was for nine years at sea, in the navy and merchant service; from 1853 to 1857 in various newspaper offices; was then employed editorially by the Harpers (1861), and for the next ten years on the staff of the New York Evening Post.

From 1871 to 1873 Nordhoff travelled in California and visited Hawaii. He then became Washington correspondent of the New York Herald. His most widely known books are Northern California, Oregon and the Sandwich Islands (1874), The Communistic Societies of the United States (1857) and God and the Future Life (1881).

Reviews

[Henry G. Nadeau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thirteen and went to sea. I'm not sure they make kids the same today as back then! Still, a well written book of that time in history. He saw and experienced some amazing times!

[HELLO ITSME · Rating 1 out of 5]

The author/protagonist Charles Nordhoff mentioned his childhood at the beginning of the book, but never mentioned his parents and possible siblings. At fist I just thought his family members are very careless to let a 14-year-old minor to carry 25 dollars, go to seashore, find a job on a ship and travel the world. Then after a few pages, he still never mentions his family at once even though he just remains 2.5 dollars and have yet found a job. I was gaining curiosity so I googled a bit, found out a little detailed information about his family:

Charles Nordhoff was born in Erwitte, a village in Westphalia, Prussia. At five, he emigrated with his parents to Ohio, where they died. Left an orphan in the care of a family in Cincinnati, he was apprenticed to a printer at age thirteen. After serving a year, he ran away. link

All these events aren't shown a bit in the book as far as I read. I can't keep on reading without knowing the beginning of his life. It makes the story incomplete and a part of Mr. Nordhoff is unknown to me. It feels like Mr. Nordhoff hide part of the story from his book, which I do not like.

DNF