Most Popular Books by William McFee

William McFee''s ''An Ocean Tramp'' stands as a sterling example of early twentieth-century literary naturalism, capturing the rhythms and vicissitudes of seafaring life with stark realism and evocative prose. As DigiCat Publishing breathes new life into this classic, readers are indulged with a vivid narrative filled with rich character studies and a palpable sense of the sea. Written at a time when maritime literature was popular, McFee''s work distinguishes itself through its potent exploration of human resilience against the backdrop of the ocean''s formidable expanse. The book''s literary style is deeply immersive, focusing on the intricacies of shipboard life and the peculiarities of those who voyage from port to port, imbued with an authenticity that speaks to McFee''s personal maritime experience. Within the pantheon of seafaring writers, William McFee is often lauded for his authentic portrayal of maritime adventures, drawing particularly from his own experiences at sea. McFee''s understanding of the mechanical and the human elements aboard a ship lends a unique credence to ''An Ocean Tramp.'' This insight, combined with McFee''s skillful narrative craft, allows the reader to step directly onto the deck and into the lives of those who serve the whims of the ocean. McFee''s storytelling is marked by a powerful command of language, rendering the sea''s tempestuous nature and the sailors'' endurance in the face of its might. For aficionados of nautical literature and for those yearning to grasp the essence of life at sea, ''An Ocean Tramp'' offers a compelling escape. This reissued modern format by DigiCat Publishing serves as a testament to the enduring nature of McFee''s work and its rightful place as a classic of world literature. Readers seeking tales of human endeavor in the vast theatre of the ocean will find themselves enraptured by McFee''s knowledge and poetic rendition of the seafarer''s saga.

Essays and reviews. (Includes three on Joseph Conrad.).

Adventures of a mate on a British freighter.

Endpapers are reproductions of early maps - the Zero map and America Settentionale.

In the opening pages, the "author" dies at sea and in his place a cynical person emerges who voyaged all over the seven seas in various steamers, accumulating immense stocks of local color, reading many books, and gradually assuming the role of an amused spectator.

A story of the broken romance of a man left forgotten after war.