The Voyage of the Arrow to the China Seas. / Its Adventures and Perils, Including Its Capture by Sea Vultures from the Countess of Warwick, as Set Down by William Gore, Chief Mate

Name: The Voyage of the Arrow to the China Seas. / Its Adventures and Perils, Including Its Capture by Sea Vultures from the Countess of Warwick, as Set Down by William Gore, Chief Mate
Author: T. Jenkins Hains

By T. Jenkins Hains

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A chief mate recounts a merchant vessel's voyage to the China Seas, describing shipboard routine and seamanship, the personalities and tensions among officers, crew, and passengers, hazards such as storms, accidents aloft, and overloaded cargo, interpersonal episodes including a growing attachment between an officer and a passenger, and the ship's eventual capture by hostile raiders; the account mixes technical detail, anecdote, and candid sailorly observation to present a sequence of episodic adventures and perils encountered on the long passage.

About the Author

T. Jenkins Hains

T. Jenkins Hains was an American author known for his maritime fiction, which often explores themes of adventure and the sea. His works reflect a deep fascination with nautical life and the challenges faced by sailors. Among his notable titles is "Bahama Bill, Mate of the Wrecking Sloop Sea-Horse," which showcases his ability to weave engaging tales set against the backdrop of the ocean. Hains also contributed to the genre with stories like "The Chief Mate's Yarns: Twelve Tales of the Sea" and "The Black Barque," which delve into the lives of seafarers and the perils they encounter. His writing captures the spirit of adventure and the complexities of maritime existence.