This gripping memoir, first published in 1939, tells the story of Herbert Elliott Hamblen, a sailor who spent many years at sea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hamblen recounts his adventures on ships of all kinds, from whalers and cargo ships to warships and luxury liners. He vividly describes the dangers and pleasures of life at sea, from violent storms and mutinies to exotic ports of call and chance encounters with famous figures. This book provides a fascinating glimpse of a bygone era of seafaring, and is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales. 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.