In this book, Frank Thomas Bullen describes his experiences as a sailor during the late nineteenth century. From his time as a cabin boy to his years as a seasoned seaman, Bullen offers a captivating glimpse of life on the open seas. This memoir is also a repository of nautical lore and traditions, including the meaning behind certain expressions, sailor's superstitions, and the curious objects found on board ships. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.