Memoirs of a seafaring life : the narrative of William Spavens, pensioner on the Naval Chest at Chatham / edited and introduced by N.A.M. Rodger
2000, First Edition. London : Folio Society. Fine copy in cloth-backed paper-covered illustrated boards. Protected by decorated slipcase. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #468686
Physical description; 256 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. Notes; Issued in a slipcase. Originally published by R. Sheardown, 1796, under title: The narrative of William Spavens. Contents; Introduction -- The author's address to the public -- A dialogue between the author and the printer -- The seaman's narrative -- Introduction to geography -- A brief description of several countries -- The seaman's narrative resumed -- An explanation of nautical terms -- Index. Subjects; William Spavens. Great Britain. Royal Navy History 18th century. Sailors England Biography. Seafaring life History 18th century. Great Britain History, Naval 18th century.
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