Harbours Of Memory (1921)

Harbours of Memory is a collection of short stories by William McFee, first published in 1921. The book contains 12 tales, all of which are set in and around ports and harbours. The stories are written in a realistic style and explore the lives of sailors, fishermen, and other working-class people who make their living on the sea. The book begins with the story of a young boy who is fascinated by the ships in the harbour and dreams of one day becoming a sailor himself. Other stories in the collection include a tale of a sailor who is stranded on a deserted island, a fisherman who goes to great lengths to catch a giant octopus, and a group of sailors who find themselves in a life-or-death situation when their ship is caught in a storm.Throughout the book, McFee portrays the sea as both beautiful and dangerous, and he captures the unique culture and language of those who work on the water. The stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the sea, the ships, and the people who inhabit this world. Overall, Harbours of Memory is a captivating collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who make their living on the sea. McFee's writing is both poetic and realistic, and his characters are memorable and authentic. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the sea, sailing, or the lives of working-class people in the early 20th century.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.