Description

Kit Bam's Adventures: Or The Yarns Of An Old Mariner is a novel written by Mary Cowden Clarke and first published in 1856. The book follows the adventures of Kit Bam, an old sailor who regales his listeners with tales of his travels and experiences at sea. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which recounts a different story from Kit Bam's life. These stories include encounters with pirates, shipwrecks, and battles with sea monsters. Throughout the book, Clarke paints a vivid picture of life at sea in the 19th century, with detailed descriptions of the ships, the crew, and the perilous conditions they faced. She also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery, as Kit Bam and his fellow sailors navigate the dangers of the open ocean. Overall, Kit Bam's Adventures is a thrilling and entertaining read, full of action, adventure, and colorful characters. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring and exploration, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.