My Log

My Log: A Journal Of The Proceedings Of The Flying Squadron (1871) is a historical book written by William Haynes. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a member of the Flying Squadron during the year 1871. The Flying Squadron was a group of naval ships that were sent on a mission to protect British interests and trade routes around the world.The book is written in the form of a journal, with each entry detailing the events of a particular day or period of time. The author provides a fascinating insight into life on board a naval ship during this time period, including the daily routines, the challenges faced by the crew, and the various missions they undertook.Throughout the book, the author describes the various ports and cities that the Flying Squadron visited, including Gibraltar, Malta, and Alexandria. He also provides detailed accounts of the battles and skirmishes that the squadron was involved in, including a battle with pirates off the coast of Somalia.Overall, My Log: A Journal Of The Proceedings Of The Flying Squadron (1871) is a fascinating historical account of life on board a naval ship during the late 19th century. It provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by sailors during this time period, as well as the important role that naval ships played in protecting British interests around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.