British Merchant Seamen in San Francisco, 1892-1898E. Arnold, 1899 - 206 pàgines |
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Pàgina 8
... number of H.M. Consuls abroad on the subject of the large number of desertions from ships in foreign ports . A remarkable consensus of opinion may be observed , especially in distant ports , amongst these Consular reports , which goes ...
... number of H.M. Consuls abroad on the subject of the large number of desertions from ships in foreign ports . A remarkable consensus of opinion may be observed , especially in distant ports , amongst these Consular reports , which goes ...
Pàgina 13
... number of the ques- tions referred to in this little book . We know what evil influences meet sea- men in almost ... large sailing - vessels . Not only are the wharves well known , but equally well known is also the very dangerous ...
... number of the ques- tions referred to in this little book . We know what evil influences meet sea- men in almost ... large sailing - vessels . Not only are the wharves well known , but equally well known is also the very dangerous ...
Pàgina 27
... number have stated , that the majority of sailors have just cause for complaint , that very large numbers are wretchedly fed , and that what is called the ' bare whack , ' when rigidly adhered to , is barely sufficient to keep body and ...
... number have stated , that the majority of sailors have just cause for complaint , that very large numbers are wretchedly fed , and that what is called the ' bare whack , ' when rigidly adhered to , is barely sufficient to keep body and ...
Pàgina 46
... large number . They have been cooped up on the narrow limits of a ship's deck for a period of time extending from four to six months . They have never touched at a port or set foot 46 SEAMEN IN SAN FRANCISCO.
... large number . They have been cooped up on the narrow limits of a ship's deck for a period of time extending from four to six months . They have never touched at a port or set foot 46 SEAMEN IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Pàgina 53
... large percentage , and reckless of what they give for it , so long as they get the money in cash , they go and board the tailor , ' and thus get a few dollars with which to enjoy themselves . This is the sole reason why a number of men ...
... large percentage , and reckless of what they give for it , so long as they get the money in cash , they go and board the tailor , ' and thus get a few dollars with which to enjoy themselves . This is the sole reason why a number of men ...
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