Ned Myers Or A Life Before The Mast

Ned Myers Or A Life Before The Mast is a semi-autobiographical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The book tells the story of Ned Myers, a sailor who spent his life at sea. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part describes Ned's early life in New York City, where he grew up in poverty and was forced to work as a cabin boy on a merchant ship at a young age. The second part of the book follows Ned's adventures as a sailor on various ships, including a whaling vessel and a naval ship during the War of 1812. Throughout the book, Cooper provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life at sea during the early 19th century. He describes the harsh conditions that sailors faced, including dangerous storms, brutal discipline, and the constant threat of disease and injury. The book also explores themes such as loyalty, friendship, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Overall, Ned Myers Or A Life Before The Mast is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on life at sea during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, adventure stories, or the works of James Fenimore Cooper.I walked over the ground where the explosion took place. It was a dreadful sight; the dead being so mutilated that it was scarcely possible to tell their colour. I saw gun-barrels bent nearly double. I think we saw Sir Roger Sheafe, the British General, galloping across the field, by himself, a few minutes before the explosion. At all events, we saw a mounted officer, and fired at him. He galloped up to the government-house, dismounted, went in, remained a short time, and then galloped out of town.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.