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The Chief Mate's Yarns
Thornton Jenkins Hains (1866-1953) was a popular American sea novelist best known today for his role in the murder of William Annis. Hains later used the pen name Mayn Clew Garnett. Hains' father was General Peter Conover Hains, a prestigious engineering officer who participated in the draining of the Washington Tidal Basin and the construction of the Panama Canal. Hains' maternal grandfather, Admiral Thornton A. Jenkins, served in the War of 1812. The Admiral's logbooks served as the inspiration for Hains' novel, The Cruise of the Petrel (1901). The Hains-Annis Case, or the "Regatta Murder," concerned the killing of William Annis by Hains' brother, Peter C. Hains, in Bayside, Queens on Augu...
The Strife of the Sea
He was an old man when he first made his appearance on the reef at the Sand Key Light. This was years ago, but one could tell it even then by the way he drew in his chin, or rather pouch, in a dignified manner as he soared in short circles over the outlying coral ledges which shone vari-colored in the sunshine beneath the blue waters of the Gulf Stream. He had fished alone for many seasons without joining the smaller and more social birds, and the keepers had grown to know him. He was a dignified and silent bird, and his stately flight and ponderous waddle over the dry reef had made it quite evident that he was a bird with a past.
The Black Barque by T. Jenkins Hains
I struck the beach in Havre, the war with England had turned adrift upon that port's dock heads a strange assortment of men. Many had served in either the American or English navy, and many more had manned French privateers and had fought under Napoleon's eagles. The peace that had followed turned hordes of these fighting men into peaceable merchant sailors without ships, and they drifted about without definite means of support.I had come over from the States in an old tub of a barque called the Washington, after having served as mate for two years on the schooner General Greene. The war had taught me something, for I had served in the navy in one of the South Pacific cruises, and had fought...
Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"" by T. Jenkins Hains. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Black Barque
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Black Barque" (A Tales of the Pirate Slave-Ship Gentle Hand on Her Last African Cruise) by T. Jenkins Hains. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Wind-Jammers
Thornton Jenkins Hains provides a fascinating chronicle of the life and adventures of American sailors aboard the great cargo-carrying windjammers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From the wharves of San Francisco to the ports of Australia, from the treacherous storms in the Roaring Forties to the stifling heat of the equator, Hains vividly captures the drama, danger, and romance of a bygone era. This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in maritime history and adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Chief Mate's Yarns
'The Chief Mate's Yarns' is a collection of twelve thrilling tales of seafaring adventure by author Thornton Jenkins Hains. From shipwrecks to mutiny to encounters with pirates, these stories are full of danger, drama, and excitement. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Hains captures the spirit and allure of the sea like few others. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves nautical fiction or adventure stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Black Barque
The Black Barque by T. Jenkins Hains is the story of an African Slave pirate ship, and its journeys, and last journey. Thrilling detail makes this novel one not to be missed. This is a Green Bird Publication of a quality soft cover.
