Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or, The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro: Embracing the Remarkable Episodes in a Life of Toil and Danger, on Land and Sea

Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or, The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro: Embracing the Remarkable Episodes in a Life of Toil and Danger, on Land and Sea
Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or, The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro, published in 1873 by E. C. Cornell, is a first-person narrative detailing the life of Jethro Ripley. The book recounts his experiences primarily in the Atlantic coast trade, as well as a whaling voyage around Cape Horn. This vivid account provides insight into the seafaring life of the 1800s, capturing both the toil and danger faced by sailors of that era.






