Sea Songs, Tales, Etc. (1849)

Sea Songs, Tales, Etc. is a collection of maritime stories, songs, and poems written by the fictional character Ned Halyard and published in 1849. The book is divided into three sections: Sea Songs, Sea Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces. The Sea Songs section includes traditional sea shanties as well as original songs written by Halyard. These songs celebrate the life of sailors and their experiences at sea, including tales of adventure, love, and loss. The Sea Tales section includes a variety of stories set on the high seas, featuring pirates, shipwrecks, and other nautical adventures. These tales are told in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of life at sea and the dangers that sailors face. The Miscellaneous Pieces section includes a mix of poetry, essays, and other writings related to the sea. Topics include the beauty and power of the ocean, the history of naval warfare, and the importance of seamanship. Overall, Sea Songs, Tales, Etc. is a lively and entertaining collection of writings that captures the spirit of life at sea in the mid-19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of sailors and their experiences, and is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or literature.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.