This memoir of an American sea captain's adventures from 1808-1833 has been hailed as a superb contribution to seafaring literature--one that "no admirer of Americana or sailing ships should miss" ("Atlantic Monthly"). Preface by William LaMoy of the Peabody Essex Museum. Afterward by Thomas Philbrick.
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This memoir of an American sea captain's adventures from 1808-1833 has been hailed as a superb contribution to seafaring literature--one that "no admirer of Americana or sailing ships should miss" ("Atlantic Monthly"). Preface by William LaMoy of the Peabody Essex Museum. Afterward by Thomas Philbrick.
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This memoir is amazing treasure. Written in his old age, Charles Tyng recalls the details of his early childhood, participating in neighborhood efforts to thwart a British invasion during the War of 1812, and then records adventure after adventure as he rose through the ranks of an American sailor. I found his descriptions of his port calls in China, Europe, and the Caribbean compelling. (Far less detailed is his description of his family life -- wonder what that was like!) The notes are very helpful for the landlubber and the biographical material provides useful contextual material. We are blessed that his family saved this manuscript, and that his descendants have made it available to all of us.
