The Lost Manuscripts Of A Blue Jacket (1850)

The Lost Manuscripts of a Blue Jacket is a historical book written by Rowland Mainwaring and originally published in 1850. The book is a collection of personal narratives and memoirs of a sailor who served in the British Royal Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The manuscript was discovered by Mainwaring in a trunk belonging to the sailor's family and had been lost for many years. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a sailor during this period, including descriptions of naval battles, life on board ships, and interactions with people from different cultures. The sailor's experiences range from serving on ships during the American War of Independence to being a prisoner of war in France. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of the sailor's life and includes his personal observations and opinions on various topics. The language used in the book reflects the sailor's own voice and is written in a style that is both informative and engaging. Overall, The Lost Manuscripts of a Blue Jacket is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a sailor during a pivotal period in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the British Royal Navy, or the social history of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.