The brilliant author of "The Cruise of the Cachalot" and "Idylls of the Sea" presents in this new work the continuous story of the actual experiences of his first four years at sea. In graphic and picturesque phrases he has sketched the events of voyages to the West Indies, to Bombay and the Coromandel coast, to Melbourne and Rangoon. Nothing could be of more absorbing interest than this wonderfully vivid account of humanity and the adventures and strange sights and experiences attendant upon deep-sea voyages. "This book is truly fascinating reading.... To everything Mr. Bullen brings enthusiasm, a passion for accuracy, and the good writing that comes of knowledge and sincerity."--London Academy "A fresh sea-breeze blows through the whole book, and entertainment and instruction are delightfully blended."--The Daily Mail CONTENTS. I. My first ship II. Outward-bound III. Arrival at Demerara IV. The mutiny and after V. The land of liberty VI. To Havana and after VII. Off to sea again VIII. Struggles in Liverpool and London IX. Bound for Jamaica X. Adventures of a shipwrecked crew XI. An eventful passage home XII. Adrift in Liverpool once more XIII. The dawn of better days XIV. Due south XV. Eight weeks' calm XVI. Up the Indian Ocean to Bombay XVII. On the Coromandel coast XVIII. Homeward to London XIX. A change of nationality XX. The passage to Melbourne XXI. I become a colonial coaster XXII. Prosperity palls upon me XXIII. Another queer ship XXIV. Deep-water amenities XXV. Proceedings at Rangoon XXVI. Homeward-bound in difficulties XXVII. Deep-water coasting XXVIII. Which brings us to port at last XXIX. Conclusion