Ran Away to Sea: An Autobiography for Boys

by Thomas Mayne Reid

""Ran Away to Sea"" is an autobiography written by Captain Mayne Reid, which is specifically targeted towards young boys. The book is a fascinating account of the author's own experiences as a sailor and his adventures on the high seas. The book begins with the author's childhood, where he recounts his fascination with the sea and his desire to become a sailor. It then follows his journey as he runs away from home to join the navy at the age of 13. The book provides a detailed account of his life as a sailor, including his experiences on various ships, his encounters with pirates, and his adventures in different parts of the world. Throughout the book, the author also provides valuable insights into the life of a sailor, including the challenges they face, the dangers they encounter, and the camaraderie that exists among them. The book is filled with thrilling tales of adventure, including battles at sea, shipwrecks, and daring escapes. Overall, ""Ran Away to Sea"" is an engaging and entertaining book that is sure to capture the imagination of young readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the sea, sailing, and adventure.1889. Reid was a popular writer of books for young people. Ran Away to Sea I was just sixteen when I ran away to sea. I did not do so because I had been treated unkindly at home. On the contrary, I left behind me a fond and indulgent father, a kind and gentle mother, sisters and brothers who love me, and who lamented for me long after I was gone. But no one had more cause to regret this act of filial disobedience than I myself. I soon repented of what I had done, and often, in after life, did it give me pain, when I reflected upon the pain which I had caused to my kindred and friends. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

372 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1930

About the author

"Captain" Reid wrote many adventure novels akin to those written by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson. He was a great admirer of Lord Byron. These novels contain action that takes place primarily in untamed settings: the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica.

Reviews

[Nati Mishali · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book that made me a book reader