An Old Sailor's Yarns (eBook)

N. Ames (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
286 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654730579-8 (EAN)

Infos

N. Ames' 'An Old Sailor's Yarns' is a captivating collection of maritime tales that transport readers to the high seas, filled with adventure and nostalgia. The book is written in a vivid and descriptive style, painting a rich picture of life on the ocean waves. Each story is carefully crafted to bring the reader into the heart of the action, creating an immersive reading experience. The literary context of the book lies in the tradition of seafaring literature, with echoes of classic maritime authors such as Melville and Conrad. The themes of courage, escapades, and camaraderie run throughout the tales, making it a compelling read for fans of adventure fiction. N. Ames draws upon his own experiences as a sailor to infuse 'An Old Sailor's Yarns' with authenticity and depth. His love for the sea and respect for its mysteries shine through in every story, adding a layer of realism to the narrative. The author's background in seamanship and maritime history provides a solid foundation for the tales he weaves, giving them an air of credibility and expertise. I highly recommend 'An Old Sailor's Yarns' to anyone with a passion for adventure literature and a love of the sea. N. Ames' storytelling prowess and intimate knowledge of seafaring make this book a must-read for those seeking an immersive and thrilling reading experience.

Autor

N. Ames, the literary identity for an author whose contributions to nautical literature have been encapsulated in the collection 'An Old Sailor's Yarns', is an enigmatic figure in the literary landscape. Not much is known about Ames' personal life or literary career beyond this seminal work, which has captured the essence of seafaring lore and maritime adventures. Ames' style is characteristic of the mid-19th century tradition, where tales of the ocean were both a reflection of personal experience and a form of escapism for readers. 'An Old Sailor's Yarns' is notable for its vivid storytelling, rich with the vernacular of sailors and the detailed descriptions of life at sea, resonating with readers who have a penchant for nautical authenticity. Ames' narratives within this book often navigate the tumultuous waters of human experience against the backdrop of the vast and unpredictable sea, mirroring the broader human condition. Despite the limited literary output, Ames has earned a place among niche audiences who cherish maritime history and the romanticism of sailor's tales. The scarcity of biographical detail on N. Ames might very well be aligned with the mysterious allure often found in writers of this genre, where the stories stand as a testament to the author's imaginative prowess and mastery of sea-faring lore.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schiffe
• Schlagworte: 19th century seafaring narratives • American Literature • classic maritime literature • family legacy • Female Sailor • Fiction • generational stories • maritime adventures • maritime fiction • nautical adventure fiction • nautical tales • new england coast • old sea yarns • Retired Sailor • Rival Captains • sailing fiction classics • sailor's life stories • sailor stories • sea adventure novels • sea captain • sea stories • small town life