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A collection of nautical essays written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the romanticism of sea life, contrasting past maritime adventures with the mechanized, prosaic realities of modern naval experiences. The essays explore themes of nostalgia for traditional seamanship, the loss of poetic engagement with the ocean, and the whimsical culture of sailors, including superstitions and life at sea.