Project Gutenberg 2007-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 105 Cowling, Henry 1874 1945 From Lower Deck to Pulpit E-text prepared by David Scott, the author's great-grandson "From Lower Deck to Pulpit" by Rev. Henry Cowling is a memoir that recounts the author's life journey from his childhood in a coastal village to serving in the Royal Navy and eventually becoming a preacher. Written in the early 20th century, the narrative likely reflects the late 19th-century maritime experiences and the conditions of naval life. The book delves into themes of growth, personal aspiration, and the interplay between faith and life experiences, providing insightful reflections on the author's formative years in the Navy. The opening of the memoir introduces Cowling's early life in Kingsand, Cornwall, and paints a vivid picture of his childhood and family dynamics, embedded in a strong connection to the sea. The author recalls various incidents from his youth, including a deep-seated desire to join the Navy, encouraged by his parents despite their protectionist instincts. He provides glimpses into village life, childhood mischief, and the relationship with his mother, whose emotional depth contrasts with her son's adventurous spirit. This establishes a heartfelt backdrop as he anticipates his future in naval service while setting the stage for the transformative experiences that will follow in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Religion/Spirituality 151934 2025-07-09T11:13:23.796840 text/html 151755 2025-01-09T12:09:07.605340 text/html 129416 2025-07-09T11:13:28.822813 application/epub+zip 130199 2025-07-09T11:13:26.284838 application/epub+zip 117769 2025-07-09T11:13:25.264828 application/epub+zip 244206 2025-07-09T11:13:30.769787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235219 2025-07-09T11:13:28.230827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193862 2022-09-10T13:58:45.832971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139210 2025-07-09T11:13:23.558822 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139040 2007-09-12T16:18:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139047 2007-09-12T16:18:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19567 2025-07-09T11:13:30.887777 application/rdf+xml 12874 2025-07-09T11:13:25.753821 image/jpeg 3817 2025-07-09T11:13:25.507798 image/jpeg 54750 2007-09-12T16:18:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 54754 2007-09-12T16:18:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 126616 2025-07-09T11:13:23.809823 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog