The Young Mariner's Guide: Or Hints For The Management Of A Ship At Sea, At Anchor, And Ashore (1854)

The Young Mariner's Guide: Or Hints For The Management Of A Ship At Sea, At Anchor, And Ashore is a book written by Charles Joseph Riches and originally published in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive guide for young mariners on how to manage a ship at sea, at anchor, and ashore. It covers a wide range of topics, including navigation, seamanship, ship handling, rigging, sail setting, and maintenance. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to manage a ship in different weather conditions, such as storms and hurricanes, and how to deal with emergencies such as fires and collisions. The Young Mariner's Guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the art of sailing and ship management, and it remains a classic reference for sailors and maritime enthusiasts to this day.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.