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The Life and Adventures of John Nicol, Mariner (Hardcover)

by John Nicol (Author), Timothy Flannery (Editor)
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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd; New edition edition (Mar 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0862419921
  • ISBN-13: 978-0862419929
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,532,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This work renders the story of a man whom history has nearly forgotten. In his many voyages the Scottish-born sailor John Nicol twice circumnavigated the globe, visiting every inhabited continent and participating in many of the greatest events of exploration and adventure in the 18th century.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ordinary life in an extraordinary time, 28 May 1999
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This review is from: The Life and Adventures (1776-1801) of John Nicol, Mariner (Hardcover)
This is the life of an ordinary seaman at the time of the beginning of scientific exploration. John Nicol a seaman on the voyages of discovery and later trade to Australia, the Americas and to Africa. He observed life of the captains, the ordinary men at sea and the people of the lands he visited. He went to sea at an early age was imprisoned, married and lived to 94 and died in England. The diarys are a remarkable work of an eyewitness to history. It is written and edited in an easly readable style and brings history to life.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely account, 6 Oct 2007
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This was a great little book to read. A nice introduction to explain alterations made to the text to help the modern reader. This sailor has been around! I came across his name whilst reading 'The Floating Brothel' by Sian Rees and wanted to know a little bit more about him. The book talks about his life, in his words, including the people and places in it.

Well worth a read, it's highly informative, entertaining and thrilling.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars moving human microstory of life at sea in 18th century, 23 Jul 2001
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There are two reasons to read this book. First, a marvellous account of life at sea in the 18th century, written beautifully and yet spontaneously by a simple sailor. Second, a moving human microstory of genuine love, adventure and lost hope. The two intertwine magnificently and I could not help identifying with the writer's plight.
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