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This anthology of essays captures the full sweep of America's maritime experience, with narratives from voyagers from the 17th century to the 20th century. Included are writings from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, and more.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Philbrick, Nathaniel (writer of foreword.), Neill, Peter, 1941- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Library of America, [2000]
Series:Library of America.
Subjects:
Ocean > Literary collections.
Ocean travel > Literary collections.
Seafaring life > Literary collections.
American literature.
Mer > Anthologies.
Vie en mer > Anthologies.
Littérature américaine.
Ocean.
Ocean travel.
Seafaring life.
Essay
Diary
Autobiography
Poetry
Fictional Work
Short stories.
essays.
diaries.
poetry.
short stories.
Autobiographies.
Diaries.
Essays.
Fiction.
Literary collections.
Literature.
Poetry.
Sea fiction.
Essais.
Journaux intimes.
Poésie.
Nouvelles.
Romans.
Online Access:Contributor biographical information
Description
Summary:This anthology of essays captures the full sweep of America's maritime experience, with narratives from voyagers from the 17th century to the 20th century. Included are writings from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, and more.
Physical Description:xxi, 671 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 667-671).
ISBN:1883011833
9781883011833