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The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship
The Seaman's Friend A Treatise on Practical Seamanship Author:Richard Henry Dana Jr. A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century, newly restored to print from an 1879 edition. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms.