In "The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life," Frank Thomas Bullen provides a vivid narrative that intertwines memoir and adventure, offering an authentic glance at the life of a sailor in the late 19th century. The book showcases Bullen'Äôs literary prowess through rich, descriptive prose laden with the sights, sounds, and perils of maritime life, revealin...