British Merchant Seamen In San Francisco, 1892-1898 (1899) - James Fell - Bog

British Merchant Seamen In San Francisco, 1892-1898 is a historical book written by James Fell and originally published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of British merchant seamen who arrived in San Francisco during the late 19th century. Fell, a British journalist, spent several years in San Francisco during this time and conducted extensive research to document the lives of these seamen.The book covers a variety of topics related to the seamen, including their working conditions, living arrangements, social lives, and interactions with the local community. Fell also explores the broader historical context of the period, including the impact of the gold rush on San Francisco and the larger economic and political developments of the time.Throughout the book, Fell provides rich descriptions of the seamen's daily lives, drawing on interviews with individual seamen and other primary sources. He also offers insights into the broader social and cultural dynamics of San Francisco during this period, including the city's diverse immigrant communities and the role of the seamen in shaping the city's economy and culture.Overall, British Merchant Seamen In San Francisco, 1892-1898 is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco, the British merchant marine, or the broader social and economic developments of the late 19th century.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.