A Sailor Of Fortune - Albert Bigelow Paine - Bog

""A Sailor of Fortune: Personal Memoirs of Captain B. S. Osbon"" is an autobiographical account of the life of Captain B. S. Osbon, written by author Albert Bigelow Paine. The book follows Osbon's life from his childhood in Maine to his adventures on the high seas as a sailor of fortune. Osbon served in the United States Navy during the Civil War, and later went on to work as a captain for various shipping companies, traveling to ports all over the world. Along the way, he encountered dangerous storms, shipwrecks, and pirates, and formed close friendships with his fellow sailors. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life at sea during the 19th century, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of a sailor of fortune. With its lively storytelling and colorful characters, ""A Sailor of Fortune"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales.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.