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The British Tar in Fact and Fiction (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
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Published in 1909 and subtitled “The Poetry, Pathos, and Humour of the Sailor’s Life,” this anthology combines art and scholarship to give an unrivaled view of the social aspects of the life of British seamen. Subjects covered include historical literature and biography, dramatic literature, sea stories and novels, and poems, ballads, and songs.
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ISBN-13: | 9781411455207 |
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Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
Publication date: | 11/08/2011 |
Series: | Barnes & Noble Digital Library |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
Pages: | 708 |
File size: | 16 MB |
Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
About the Author
Charles Napier Robinson (1849-1936) was a commander in the service of the Royal Navy; he was decorated with the award of Territorial Decoration. His works include Old Naval Prints; Naval Bridges in the South African War, 1899–1900; Celebrities of the Army; and In the Queen’s Navee.
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