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Blow The Man Down — Holman Day

Book · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: Holman Day · ≈ 933 min · 139995 words

Topics: класика

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By Holman Day

TO MY GOOD FRIEND

Captain John W. Christie

BRITISH MASTER MARINER WHO HAS SUNG ALL THE SHANTIES AND HAS SAILED ALL THE SEAS

“O, blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down! Way-ay, blow the man down. O, blow the man down in Liverpool town! Give me some time to blow the man down.” --Old Shanty of the Atlantic Packet Ships.

I ~ CAPTAIN BOYD MAYO GETS OUT OF SOUNDINGS

When in safety or in doubt, Always keep a safe lookout; Strive to keep a level head, Mind your lights and mind your lead. --Pilot-house Ditty.

For days he had been afraid of that incredible madness of his as a man fears a nameless monster. But he was sure of his strength even while admitting his weakness. He was…

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Copyright, 1916, by Harper & Brothers

Source: gutenberg.org/ebooks/24793

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