Aboard the Mavis : it is told in this book how five boys and five girls cruise in the schooner "Mavis" about the east end of Long Island, and how, in (1880)
Markham, Richard. · New York : Dodd, Mead, and Co. · leaf 20
A. The guards on the walls of Luna, As they seaward cast the eye,See a mighty fleet of Vikings Clear cut against the sky. What, ho ! the town is threatened, Quick sound the bells alarm !Tis the sea-king Hastings cometh : Bid every freeman arm. The dreaded fleet draws nearer, Till each ship at… … NAVE AT TNEAf NOW, YE SEA-DOGS. We come not here in anger, Nor the battle-cry to sound ;But we seek a grave for our leader In consecrated ground.And if ye, of your courtesie, Shall grant this our request,Full many a roll of yellow gold Will we pay for his spirits rest. Next day the corpse of the…
American Revolution (1775-1783) · Young men · Young women · Sailing · Seafaring life · Vikings · Ship captains
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