Man of war life / by Charles Nordhoff.

"In the course of his voyage, Nordhoff was to see many countries of south-east Asia and the Far East, before crossing the Pacific, visiting South America, rounding Cape Horn, and finally returning to Norfolk, Virginia, having crossed the Equator six times. Apart from its descriptions of exotic climes, much of the interest in the book lies in a boy's view of naval life and how the ship was run. The book offers a valuable and entertaining account of life in the last days of the sailing warship."--Provided by the publisher.