Afloat and Ashore

“I was born in a valley not very remote from the sea. My father had been a sailor in youth, and some of my earliest recollections are connected with the history of his adventures, and the recollections they excited.”

This is a life story about a young man who leaves his home, in order to pursue his dream of becoming a sailor. He got that from his father who also was a sailor. After his parents’ death, he and his sister become wards of the Anglican rector. In the household of the rector, they meet with two other children. One of them is a boy, with whom the main character runs away and goes to the sea. His first voyage together is to Canton, China and his second voyage is around the world. On the both of his voyages interesting things happen.

This book shows a tale about the courage to explore the world, the freedom, his life and the process of growing up and becoming adult person. At the same time, it is a story about romance, undeclared love, loyalty and family. The voyages the main character goes to, are not only voyages on the sea, but also voyages through life.

This book gives a realistic, detailed and vivid description of the places, adventures, and all the things that happen to the young sailor, with this allowing you to be part of this amazing journey.