Project Gutenberg 2014-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 1096 Whymper, Frederick The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 4 "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 4" by F. Whymper is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores various maritime adventures, the evolution of sea travel, and the personal experiences of passengers aboard steamships traversing the Atlantic and beyond. The book likely delves into the technological advancements in ship design and navigation as well as the stories of those who ventured out to sea, showcasing the human spirit in the face of perilous voyages. At the start of the volume, the author discusses the transformation of travel over time, highlighting the Great Atlantic Ferry and its significance in modern transportation. Whymper reflects on notable literary references to sea voyages, contrasting past travel conditions with the more luxurious amenities of contemporary steamships. He vividly recounts the varied experiences of passengers, including the discomfort of steerage conditions compared to first-class accommodations. The opening sets a rich scene of life at sea while providing insights into the triumphs and tribulations faced by countless travelers navigating the vast ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Voyages around the world Arctic regions Adventure and adventurers Ocean GC Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) 2407164 2025-07-18T08:55:43.952735 text/html 2687602 2020-03-30T14:26:58 text/html 10167595 2025-07-18T08:56:29.546550 application/epub+zip 10132087 2025-07-18T08:55:53.048684 application/epub+zip 17796696 2014-02-27T18:27:04 application/pdf 676624 2025-07-18T08:55:46.448764 application/epub+zip 12722949 2025-07-18T08:56:51.922965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12318768 2025-07-18T08:56:20.521574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 938275 2022-09-20T14:41:34.771650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1094664 2025-07-18T08:55:38.342741 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1096623 2020-06-15T18:54:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1081304 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1081497 2014-02-27T18:27:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26467 2025-07-18T08:56:52.294882 application/rdf+xml 1669374 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/prs.tei 13714 2025-07-18T08:55:47.309701 image/jpeg 2300 2025-07-18T08:55:46.887702 image/jpeg 424364 2020-06-15T18:54:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 420960 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 9545354 2020-03-30T14:28:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 10633347 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 9543257 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 420692 2014-02-27T18:27:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 9565101 2025-07-18T08:55:44.404725 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