Howe, Robert
A Short Life on the Ocean Wave
- ISBN 13:
- 9780244766962
- author:
- Howe, Robert
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 118
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Short Life on the Ocean Wave by Robert Howe is a memoir that recounts his time in the Merchant Navy. During this period, he experienced diverse occupations and travelled to various locations, including Africa and Hong Kong as British Protectorates, and South Africa under apartheid. This book follows on from his previous work, I'll Give It Six Months, and provides a rare insight into life at sea in the 1960s. Now retired, Robert Howe shares his stories of adventure and occupation, offering a unique perspective on his time in the Merchant Navy. Retired and living near Chester with his wife, Robert's experiences are now shared with readers, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.