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Sea life in Nelson's time

By John Masefield
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The work surveys naval life during the age of sail, opening with ship design, construction, materials, sheathing and rigging, then explaining armament and gun operation. It sketches the ship's internal layout deck by deck and profiles officers, warrant officials and ordinary seamen, describing duties, hierarchy, messes, clothing and provisions. Later chapters cover discipline and punishments, conduct in battle and daily routines at sea and in port, alongside crew songs, signals and customs. Illustrated technical notes and an appendix complement vivid accounts of shipboard work, sailing maneuvers, and the social atmosphere of life aboard men-of-war.

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John Masefield

John Masefield was an English poet, novelist, and playwright, known for his vivid storytelling and lyrical style. Born in 1878, he gained prominence in the early 20th century, contributing significantly to English literature. Masefield's works often explore themes of adventure, the sea, and human experience. His notable works include the narrative poem "A Ballad of John Silver," which draws inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," and the poignant war poem "Gallipoli," reflecting on the horrors of conflict. Masefield served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary world.

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