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By nice computation I make it he was no underbred deep-sea bully, nor yet the overdone autocrat of the quarter-deck; but only an exceptionally gifted man, without fear or moral sense whatever, finding his life's amuse ment, and food for a devilish humour, in searching out, and probing, and scarifying the very cores of the weaknesses of his fellow-men.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers deep into the heart of a steamship's engine room, where the lives and experiences of its engineers are inextricably linked to the machinery they maintain. It is a journey into a world where power, duty, and camaraderie are tested against the relentless demands of the sea. The author reveals the harsh realities of life at sea through the lens of the working class men who powered the ships that formed the backbone of global trade. The narrative explores themes of ambition, hardship, and the unyielding grip of fate. From the relentless pressure of a tyrannical captain to the poignant loneliness of a seasoned engineer, this book offers a glimpse into the human cost of progress and the raw struggles of men who faced the elements and their own internal demons. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by those who navigated the complexities of the world's oceans in an era when steamships were the ultimate symbol of industrial power. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331165248_0
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