Nautilus: Or Cruising Under Canvas
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Tears of Contrition is a biography of John N. Maffitt (1819-1886), an American naval officer and Confederate naval commander during the American Civil War. The book includes personal recollections of Maffitt's life and reflections on his religious and moral beliefs. The appendix includes a number of Maffitt's poems. Written in the mid-nineteenth century, Tears of Contrition provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure from an important period in American history.
Exploring the life of John N. Maffitt, this work combines personal sketches with religious and moral reflections, enriched by several poems. It draws from the extensive Sabin Americana collection, which documents over 400 years of American history, covering themes such as exploration, military actions, and cultural dynamics across North, Central, and South America. The book offers unique insights into the societal and political landscape of the Americas, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in historical perspectives.
Culturally significant, this work has been meticulously reproduced from its original artifact, preserving key elements such as copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting the historical context and scholarly importance of the text. The reproduction aims to remain as faithful as possible to the original, making it a valuable resource for those interested in its historical and cultural relevance.
Rich in historical context, this collection features original works detailing the Americas from discovery to the early 1900s. It encompasses diverse genres, including accounts of exploration, military actions, and cultural insights across North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The digital scans of these texts are now available via print-on-demand, providing easy access for libraries and scholars. Covering over 400 years, it offers valuable perspectives on societal, political, and religious developments during this transformative era.
The collection features essays and sermons by John Newland Maffitt, a notable Methodist preacher, reflecting his extensive travels and insights into society, literature, and religion. Divided into literary and religious sections, the essays analyze various authors' societal impacts and delve into Maffitt's Christian beliefs and experiences. His accessible writing style bridges culture and faith, making the work valuable for both academic and general audiences. This reprint preserves the historical significance of early 19th-century American literature and religion.
Nautilus - or Cruising under canvas is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1871. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.