A Sailor's Log: Recollections of Forty Years of Naval Life is a memoir written by Robley D. Evans, a sailor who served in the United States Navy for forty years. The book is a detailed account of Evans' experiences in the Navy, from his early days as a midshipman to his eventual retirement as a Rear Admiral.Evans' memoir covers a wide range of topics, including his service in the Spanish-American War and World War I, his experiences as a commander of various ships, and his interactions with other notable figures in the Navy ...
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A Sailor's Log: Recollections of Forty Years of Naval Life is a memoir written by Robley D. Evans, a sailor who served in the United States Navy for forty years. The book is a detailed account of Evans' experiences in the Navy, from his early days as a midshipman to his eventual retirement as a Rear Admiral.Evans' memoir covers a wide range of topics, including his service in the Spanish-American War and World War I, his experiences as a commander of various ships, and his interactions with other notable figures in the Navy. The book also provides insight into the daily life of a sailor, including the challenges of life at sea and the camaraderie that develops among shipmates.Throughout the book, Evans reflects on his career in the Navy and the lessons he learned along the way. He also provides commentary on the state of the Navy during his time of service and offers his opinions on various naval policies and practices.Overall, A Sailor's Log is a fascinating and informative account of naval life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, written by a seasoned sailor who witnessed some of the most significant events in American naval history.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.
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