A Sailor In Spite Of Himself (1897)

""A Sailor In Spite Of Himself"" is a novel written by Harry Castlemon and published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Dick Crawford, who is forced to become a sailor against his will. Despite his initial reluctance, Dick learns to love life at sea and becomes an accomplished sailor. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, including storms, pirates, and mutiny.As the story unfolds, Dick's character develops and he becomes a respected member of the crew. He also falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is the daughter of his captain. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Nellie is engaged to another man.As the ship travels across the ocean, Dick and his fellow sailors encounter a variety of exotic locations and cultures. They visit ports in South America, Africa, and Asia, and experience the unique customs and traditions of each place.Overall, ""A Sailor In Spite Of Himself"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of life at sea in the late 19th century. It is a timeless tale of courage, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.