A Sailor In Spite Of Himself (1897)

A Sailor In Spite Of Himself is a novel written by Harry Castlemon and originally published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Mason, who is determined to become a sailor despite his family's objections. Jack's father wants him to become a lawyer, but Jack is passionate about the sea and sets out to make his dream a reality.Despite his lack of experience, Jack manages to find work on a ship and quickly learns the ropes of life at sea. He faces numerous challenges and dangers, including storms, pirates, and mutiny, but he never loses his determination to succeed.As Jack's career as a sailor progresses, he also finds love with a young woman named Nellie, who shares his passion for the sea. Together, they face the challenges of life at sea and the disapproval of Jack's family, who still want him to pursue a career in law.A Sailor In Spite Of Himself is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life at sea in the late 19th century. It is a story of determination, courage, and love, and a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome obstacles and achieve one's dreams.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.