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< b > Small Craft reveals the roving life of sailors and the quiet courage of the crews who keep the sea lanes open. A stirring collection that honors the work and sacrifice of those in small boats and larger ships alike.
Small Craft gathers vivid nautical verse that sails from shipboard to battlefront, bringing to life the daily toil, storms, and quiet heroism that define life at sea. The poems speak in a robust, accessible voice, capturing the mood, humor, and grit of sailors across eras and theaters.
- Clips of seafaring life told in ballads and lyrics, with scenes from dockside to open ocean.
- A mix of wartime duty, peril, and the steady endurance of crews under pressure.
- Images of ships, sails, gunfire, and the quiet victories of small craft.
- A voice that alternates between documentary detail and human feeling, with a plainly told respect for sailors’ work.
Ideal for readers who love maritime poetry, sea-borne history, and portraits of courage under pressure in the age of sail and steam.
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Oh, Death comes once to each man, and the game it pays for all, And Duty is but Duty, in great ship and in small.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems by the author about navy sailors and life on the high seas during wartime. The poems are written from the perspective of a sailor and explore themes of camaraderie, duty, and the dangers faced by those who serve in the Royal Navy. The author vividly depicts the experiences of sailors during World War I, capturing the hardships, camaraderie, and resilience of those who fought for their country. Through the poems, the book offers a glimpse into the lives of these brave men and the sacrifices they made, providing a unique and moving perspective on a pivotal moment in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331550273_0
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