1890 SEA HISTORY OCEAN MARITIME NAVIGATION SHIPWRECK NAVY PIRATE SAIL BOAT SHARK

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Pictorial Chronicles of the Mighty Deep Francis Watt Illustrated Engravings Color Plates Sea Ocean Atlantic Pacific Arctic Antarctic Indian Maritime Nautical Seafaring Victorian Sailing Ship Sailor Navy Mariner Early Ships Ancient History Old World Vessels Voyages Exploration Expedition Shipwrecks Sea Fights Phoenician Xerxes Greece Battle of Salamis Siege of Tyre Romans Carthaginians Syracuse Archimedes Carthage Destruction Carnage Horror Lighthouse of Alexandria Voyage of Cleopatra Egyptian Barge England Saxons Maritime Greatness England English History Naval Exploits Netherlands Marco Polo Wondrous Sea Stories Sir John Maundeville, Kt. Old Constantinople Early Commerce Progress Venice Queen of the Adriatic Naval War Genoa Prince Henry the Navigator African Coast Christopher Columbus Indies Fountain of Youth Discovery South Sea John Fox Christian Slaves Captivity Turkish Galleys Turkey Spain Old Father Thames River English History Literature Martin Frobisher Arctic Seas Strange Sights Northwest Passage Master John Davis Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Francis Drake South America Spanish Armada Robert Blake Francis Pelsart Australasia Shipwreck Admiral Vernon Cartagena Commander Anson Tempest Storm Robinson Crusoe’s Island Paita Island of Quibo Neetmok Pearl Oysters Turtles Treasure Ship Press Gang –Man-of-War Slave Trade Negroes Gambia Dr. Johnson Western Isles Dr. Johnson Adventures Captain Cook South Sea Islands Sandwich Islands Shetland Fishermen Old Norse Sea Song Monster of the Deep Shipwreck Survivor Disaster Strange Superstitions Admiral Nelson Cape St. Vincent San Nicolas Santa Cruz Denmark Battle of Copenhagen Battle of Trafalgar Naval Commander Midshipman Pilot Russian Frigate Solway Salmon Fishing Harpooning Ship Ariel Paul Jones Lifeboats Harbors Lighthouses Pirate Crew Burning Ship Cork Ocean Wanderer Sea Yarns Sharks Wreck of the Royal Charter Moravians Stormy Petrel Exmouth Mercantile Marine Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition Sir George Nares Greely Expedition Port of Calcutta Life Preserver Niagara Falls Beavertail Jamestown Rhode Island Erebus and Terror Cape Omman Northern Siberia Silver Spring Florida Icebergs Ancient Galley Pompeii The Argo Ancient Maritime Warfare Acropolis Athens Neptune Ruins of Tyre Nero Medieval Boats Candilee Bosphorus Constantinople Henry VIII Dover Hebrides Passema Island New South Wales Botany Isle Sea Lions Northern Lights Farallan Island Port Royal
PICTORIAL CHRONICLES OF THE MIGHTY DEEP; The Sea, Its Ships and Sailors. Being a Record from the Earliest Times to Our Own Day of the Most Remarkable Maritime Adventures, Voyages, Discoveries, Conflicts, Deeds of Bravery and Danger, with Special Reference to the Exploits of Our Own Countrymen, and the Founding, Extension and Development of the World-Wide British Empire. The Whole Forming a Valuable, Interesting and Instructive Compendium. Collected and Edited by Francis Watt, M.A. Published by James Sangster and Company, London. Undated, circa 1890s. 9.5” x 7” pictorial binding. “Embellished with Upwards of One Hundred Excellent Woodcuts, and a Series of Coloured Plates from Authentic Scenes in Foreign Lands, Printed in the Best Style of Chromolithography.” 512 pages.
Condition:
VERY GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. Beautiful binding as shown in photo. Text is clean and complete. No torn, loose or missing pages. Minor foxing. Remnants of book presentation plate inside front cover. Great example of this beautiful Victorian sea title.
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From the Introduction:
“The Sea.” ‘Tis but one word, and that one of the shortest, but how much meaning there lies in it, and how variously human ears, on whom it falls, will interpret that meaning! Love and hate, joy and sorrow, hope and despair, are roused at the sound … Dull indeed must be the spirit of the dweller in Britain or Greater Britain, of the genuine inhabitant of any part of our vast empire, whose heart does not burn within him as he seriously reflects on the meaning of that little word, the Sea.
The Sea, then, is the subject, the stirring subject, of our book. We shall treat of it in all its moods, and from many and various points of view. We shall tell of the brave and memorable deeds of great sailors, adventurers and explorers alike, amidst the terrible isolation and cruel coldness of the Arctic Circle, and amidst the warmth and splendour and variety of tropical regions. Many nations and many ages of the world’s history will pass in review before us. All the many phases of man’s struggle with nature will present themselves to our gaze. We shall meet continually with the exploits of our race, and hail them for own with a proud sense of satisfaction.
Our volume will be a collection of Sea Pieces presenting the a complete naval gallery. It will also be, for the most part, “by the best masters.” Many great writers have told the tale of the sea – Marco Polo and Sir John Mandeville, in Medieval times; vigorous old Hakluyt, in the Elizabethan era. In more modern times, Robertson, Prescott, Irving, have written of it historically; Byron, Tennyson, and a hundred other poets, have sung of it; Scott, Cowper, Marryat, and other eminent novelists, have written their most interesting volumes on the subject. From these and other masters we shall select with no sparing hand. We shall supply the connecting links, the elucidation necessary. Here and there we shall venture a word of our own.
Our magic bark is ready; the wind whistles through the cordage; “the sea with many voices moans around;” the scent of brine is in the air; the sun beams down on us from a cloudless sky. Come then, dear reader, to ship! To ship!
As you'll see below, this is truly thrilling account of so many heroes of the vast oceans and waterways of the world. Page after page offers edge of your seat excitement with a real sense of wonder at the explorers who risked life and limb to follow their dream of the high seas. A fascinating historical accounting that is just a joy to read. And with the dozens of illustrations, including many color plates, this one is a must have for the serious collector.
Contents Are:
Introduction
Early Ships and Sea Fights – The Corvus, or Crane
The Search for the Golden Flees – Old Ship Interiors
The Phoenicians: Their Wealth and Enterprise
Xerxes in Greece – His Naval Operations – His Imperious Behaviour
Battle of Salamis – Defeat of Xerxes – How the Sea Fights of Old Times Were Conducted
The Retreat of the Ten Thousand – “The Sea! The Sea!” – End of the Enterprise
Siege of Tyre – Efforts on Both Sides -Pictures from the Strife
Sea Conflicts of the Romans and Carthaginians – Final Triumph of the Romans
Syracuse – Roman Attack on That City – Ingenuity of Archimedes
The Foundation of Carthage – Fables of Its Origin
Its Early Progress
Destruction of Carthage – Scenes of Carnage and Horror
City and Lighthouse of Alexandria – Story of the Architect
The Voyage of Cleopatra – “The Barge She Sat In, Like a Burnished Throne”
Invasion of England by the Saxons – The Beginnings of Our Nation
The Founder of Maritime Greatness of England – His Naval Exploits – His Struggle with the Danes
Sea Pictures from English History – Naval Exploits and Adventures of Our Countrymen
Early History of the Netherlands – A Country Won from the Sea
Marco Polo – Wondrous Sea Stories of an Old Time Voyager
Marco Polo – His Further Voyages and Descriptions
Sir John Maundeville, Kt. – Pictures of Old Constantinople, Greece and the East
Early Commerce and Progress – Gradual Rise of the European Maritime States
Venice – “The Queen of the Adriatic” – Her Former Glory
Naval War of Venice and Genoa – Early Misfortunes and Final Successes of the Venetians
Prince Henry the Navigator – His Discoveries on the African Coast – His Untimely Death
The Early Life of Columbus – Previous Attempts to Find a Sea Route to the Indies
Difficulties of Columbus in Carrying Out His Plans – His Perseverance and Final Triumph
Adventures of the Followers of Columbus – The Fountain of Perpetual Youth – Discovery of the South Sea
The Brave Deeds of John Fox – He Delivers Christian Slaves from Captivity in the Turkish Galleys
The Homeward Voyage of the Five Ships from Turkey – Their Fight with the Vessels of the King of Spain
A Great Tidal River – Old Father Thames – Its Connection with English History and Literature
Martin Frobisher – His Voyage to the Arctic Seas – He Sees Strange Sights There
An Old Attempt to Find the Northwest Passage – The Voyage of Master John Davis
Early Life of Sir Walter Raleigh – His Foreign Voyages – His Courage and Bravery
Sir Francis Drake – In South America – Return Home – Reception at Court – Tobacco Smoking
Sir Francis Drake – “Singeing the Spanish King’s Beard” – The Defeat of the Armada
Robert Blake – His Victories over the Dutch – His Character
Voyage of Francis Pelsart to Australasia (1628-29) – His Shipwreck and Further Advantages
Pelsart’s Voyage – Fortunes of the Crew – Treachery of Cornelis – Doom of the Conspirators
Admiral Vernon’s Expedition to Cartagena – How We Conquered and Relinquished Our Conquests
Anson’s Voyage Round the World – Some Account of the Commander
Anson’s Voyage – Vicissitudes of the Sea – Danger from Tempest
Anson’s Voyage – Robinson Crusoe’s Island – Its Pleasantness and Fertility
Anson’s Voyage – Attack on Paita – Remarkable Incidents
Anson’s Voyage – Island of Quibo – Its Pearl Oysters and Turtles
Anson’s Voyage – Capture of the Treasure Ship – End of the Narrative
The Press Gang – Adventures of a Surgeon – Friends in Trouble
Cruelty on Board a Man-of-War – A New Way to Cure the Sick, and Its Results
The Slave Trade in the Last Century – Voyages for Negroes to the Gambia
Dr. Johnson among the Western Isles – Visit to Macdonald
Further Voyages of Dr. Johnson – Departure from Coll – Various Adventures
Captain Cook – Early Life – First Voyage Round the World
Captain Cook – Further Voyages and Discoveries – Intercourse with the South Sea Islands
Captain Cook – Expedition to the Arctic Ocean – Cruise in the Pacific – Remarkable Adventures
Captain Cook – Adventures in the Sandwich Islands – Last Voyage – Death and Character
Shetland Fishermen – An Old Norse Sea Song – A Monster of the Deep
A Shipwreck in Shetland – The Survivor of the Disaster
Church on the Shetland Shore – Strange Superstitions Connected with It
Nelson – His Early Years – Northward Ho! – Home Again
Nelson – Battle Off Cape St. Vincent – Boarding of the San Nicolas
Nelson – Attack on Santa Cruz – Nelson Loses an Arm
Nelson – The Might of Denmark’s Crown – Battle of Copenhagen
Nelson – Beginning of the Action – Signal to Desist Disregarded
Nelson – Progress of the Fight – Victory of the British – Terms of Peace
Nelson – Battle of Trafalgar – Glorious Death of England’s Greatest Naval Commander
A Midshipman’s First Experiences – Roughing It Aboard a Man-of-War
Adventures of a Prize Ship – All Hands Asleep! – An Island Anchorage
A Narrow Escape – How the Pilot Saved the Ship
Combat with a Russian Frigate – Boarding the Enemy
On the Shores of the Solway – Salmon Fishing – Dangers of the Tide
A Harpooning Yarn – An Exciting Contest – “In His Flurry”
The Loss of the Ship Ariel – A Terrible Position – Brave Men and Cowards
Paul Jones – His Birth and Early Adventures – His Exploits in the Metropolis
Paul Jones – Naval Service with the Americans – Daring Coast Expeditions
Paul Jones – Further Adventures – Last Years and Death
Lifeboats, Harbours and Lighthouses – Life in a Lighthouse
Trial of a Pirate Crew – Scenes in the Court House – A Just Sentence
The Burning Ship – A Strange Tale of the Sea
The Burning Ship – The Vessel Blows Up – Disappointed Hopes
An Adventure in Cork – A Midshipman’s Adventure – A Strange Hiding Place
An Ocean Wanderer – How Master Benjamin Went to Sea – His First Adventures
Sea Yarns – Sharks – The Burning Ship – A Valuable Cod
A Court Martial on Board Ship – Different Characters of English and French Sailors – Effects of Terror on the Mind
Wreck of the “Royal Charter” – A Mother’s Heroism – Ordinary Incidents of a Sailor’s Life at Sea
Missionary Folk – “Music On the Waters” – Moravians Bound for the Cape
On Board a Missionary Vessel – An Heroic Party – Effect of the Labours of Missionaries
Trials of Young Officers – A Well-Deserved Punishment – A Shore Adventure
The Pirate and Its Victim – A Device to Sail Slow – A Bold Front to Danger
Further Adventures with Pirates – A Sharp Combat – Unexpected Help
On Summer Seas – Fishing for Sharks – A Dangerous Predicament
The Mystery of the “Stormy Petrel” – A Strange Discovery – Astonishment of Jonathan
Exmouth’s Attack on Algiers – Sailing of the Fleet – Before the Fight
Exmouth’s Attack on Algiers – “The Battle Rages Long and Loud” – Incidents of the Fight
Exmouth’s Attack on Algiers – Conclusion of the Battle – Destruction of the Pirate Stronghold
The Mercantile Marine – Various Ranks on Board – The Lot of the Sailor
Sir John Franklin – Sufferings of His Expedition – Its Terrible Fate
Arctic Expedition of Sir George Nares – The Paleocrystic Sea – Brave Hearts in the Cold North
Greely’s Expedition – Terrible Sufferings – Human Courage and Endurance
A Sailor’s Reflection at the end of His Voyage – Witchery and Interest of the Sea – Farewell!
ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDE:
COLOURED PLATES: Diamond Point, Entrance to Port of Calcutta * Luminous Life Preserver * Last Sight of Old England * Falls of Niagara * Old Fort Near Rhode Island * “Erebus” and “Terror” in Arctic Regions * Cape Omman, Northern Siberia * Silver Spring, Florida
WOOD ENGRAVINGS: Among the Icebergs * Ancient Galley * A Galley, from a painting on the walls of Pompeii * From a bas-relief at Pompeii * The building of the ship “Argo” * Ship, from a painting on the walls of Pompeii * Eastern Sea-Going Ship * Ancient Maritime Warfare * Western view of the Acropolis, Athens * Neptune * Ruins of Tyre * Prow of Roman Galley * Amphitheatre at Syracuse * Ruins of the Palace of Nero * Coin of Macedonia * Saxon ships used in the invasion of Britain * Danish War Piece * Embarkation of the Prince of Orange at Helvoetsluys * English ships of war of the fifteenth century * Ships of the time of Marco Polo * Medieval Boats * View from Candilee, near the Bosphorus * Marmora Side near Seraglio Point, Constantinople * English Ships, 14 th century * English ships, 15 th century * The Embarkation of neetmok Henry VIII at Dover, May 21, 1520 * Victor Pisani, Venetian Admiral * Columbus unfolds his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella * Juan Ponce de Leon * Edward III and Gower * Palace of the Savoy * Collision with an iceberg * Doherty’s description * Master John Davis planning his voyage to the North Seas * Sir Walter Raleigh in the tower * Hawkins – Drake * Defeat of the Spanish Armada * The Spanish Armada attacked by the English fleet * Wreck of Captain Pelsart’s “Batavia” * Cast Away * Vernon – Anson * Destruction of Sheerness * Sailor on Spar * Coast on Robinson Crusoe’s Island * Attack on a Spanish Settlement * The Great Rookery on the Island of Quibo * Beechy Head * Land’s End * African Slave-trading village destroyed by the boats of British Cruisers * Gathering eggs in the Hebrides * The Last Strand of the Rope * Captain Cook * Staiths, near Whitby, where Cook was apprenticed * Passema Island, New South Wales, occupied by Captain Cook * Captain Cook visiting Botany Isle * Scene in Sandwich Islands, visited by Captain Cook * Death of Captain Cook * Sea Lions * An extinct type of Ship * The Northern Lights * Parsonage House, Burnham Thorpe * “A Huge Bear” * Captain Phipps’ Expedition attacked by a storm * Boat of Helsinburg scudding in a Baltic gale * Komteen * Summer scene in Denmark * The “Victory,” Nelson’s flagship * Westminster Hall * Lord Nelson * Dangers of the Bay * On the shores of the Solway * The Only Survivors * Dover Cliffs * Fight between the Drake and the Ranger * John Smeaton, Lighthouse Engineer * The Lifeboat * Harbours of Refuge on the Norway Coast * Light House, Farallan Island * Constructing a Lighthouse in the Mediterranean * Near Kingston, Jamaica * A Ship on Fire * Falls of the Inn, Austria * Cascades of Gavarnil-Pyrenees * A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea * Coming back with the Anchor * Burning ship at sea * Pushing off the Lifeboat * Return of the Lifeboat * Wreck of the Royal Charter * A Mother’s Devotion * Dana on Duty in the Night Watch * Livingstone’s Steam Launch the “Major Robert” * Entering the Docks * Specimen of English Ship-building * Facsimile of Col. MacGregor’s Letter * Rob Roy (John MacGregor) and his canoe * On Summer Seas * Near Port Royal * Attack on Algerine Pirates * Grace Darling * Taking off the Women and Children * Our Coast Defences * Shipwrecked Sailors on Raft * Sir John Franklin * The Men of the “Alert” in the Extreme North, May, 1876 * Fall of a Dog-Sledge over the Cliffs * The fate of Franklin * The Boy Simpson getting his Bible to lend to Cromer * “The Lass That Loved a Sailor” – Farewell!
Remember folks, this is an 1890s original. This book is 130 years old.
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