Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I
Jack Derringer: A tale of deep water Part I reveals the brutal intensity of maritime existence through the eyes of an unwilling participant thrust into the unforgiving hierarchy of life aboard a deep-sea sailing ship. The ocean serves not as a place of escape but as a crucible where power dynamics, violence, and survival instincts dominate every interaction. The narrative explores how identity is stripped down and reconstructed under pressure, with the sea acting as both antagonist and silent witness to transformation. Camaraderie arises not from shared ideals but from mutual endurance and the necessity of forming fragile alliances in hostile conditions. The story delves into how discipline, rebellion, and authority intertwine, challenging the romantic notion of seafaring adventure. The protagonist s forced immersion into the sailor s world reveals a social microcosm governed by fear, ritual, and instinct, emphasizing the thin line between control and chaos. The novel interrogates the cost of endurance and the psychological toll of submission and resistance in an environment where freedom is both distant and internal. It captures the tension between brutality and resilience that defines existence at sea.
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Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I
Jack Derringer: A tale of deep water Part I reveals the brutal intensity of maritime existence through the eyes of an unwilling participant thrust into the unforgiving hierarchy of life aboard a deep-sea sailing ship. The ocean serves not as a place of escape but as a crucible where power dynamics, violence, and survival instincts dominate every interaction. The narrative explores how identity is stripped down and reconstructed under pressure, with the sea acting as both antagonist and silent witness to transformation. Camaraderie arises not from shared ideals but from mutual endurance and the necessity of forming fragile alliances in hostile conditions. The story delves into how discipline, rebellion, and authority intertwine, challenging the romantic notion of seafaring adventure. The protagonist s forced immersion into the sailor s world reveals a social microcosm governed by fear, ritual, and instinct, emphasizing the thin line between control and chaos. The novel interrogates the cost of endurance and the psychological toll of submission and resistance in an environment where freedom is both distant and internal. It captures the tension between brutality and resilience that defines existence at sea.
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Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I

Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I

by Basil Lubbock
Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I

Jack Derringer A Tale Of Deep Water Part I

by Basil Lubbock

Overview

Jack Derringer: A tale of deep water Part I reveals the brutal intensity of maritime existence through the eyes of an unwilling participant thrust into the unforgiving hierarchy of life aboard a deep-sea sailing ship. The ocean serves not as a place of escape but as a crucible where power dynamics, violence, and survival instincts dominate every interaction. The narrative explores how identity is stripped down and reconstructed under pressure, with the sea acting as both antagonist and silent witness to transformation. Camaraderie arises not from shared ideals but from mutual endurance and the necessity of forming fragile alliances in hostile conditions. The story delves into how discipline, rebellion, and authority intertwine, challenging the romantic notion of seafaring adventure. The protagonist s forced immersion into the sailor s world reveals a social microcosm governed by fear, ritual, and instinct, emphasizing the thin line between control and chaos. The novel interrogates the cost of endurance and the psychological toll of submission and resistance in an environment where freedom is both distant and internal. It captures the tension between brutality and resilience that defines existence at sea.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789371133722
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Publication date: 05/01/2025
Pages: 116
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Alfred Basil Lubbock was a British author, sailor, and soldier known for his extensive writing on the final era of commercial sailing vessels during the Age of Sail. Born on September 9, 1876, in England to Alfred Lubbock and Louisa Wallroth, he received his education at Eton College, where he developed a strong interest in maritime history. His firsthand experience at sea informed his detailed and passionate works about sailing ships, offering insight into the fading world of tall ships and the men who sailed them. Lubbock was also recognized for his military service, earning the Military Cross for his contributions during World War I. Beyond his writing and service, he was actively involved in preserving nautical history, serving on the council of the Society for Nautical Research and contributing regularly to its journal, The Mariner's Mirror. His dedication to documenting maritime life made him a significant figure in nautical scholarship. Lubbock spent his later years in the United States, passing away on September 3, 1944, in Seaford, Delaware. He was married to Dorothy Mary Warner and left behind a legacy of maritime literature that continues to inform historians and enthusiasts alike.
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