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Embark on a whimsical voyage with "The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat," a delightful collection of tales, yarns, scraps, and fragments guaranteed to entertain. Published in 1844, this volume, attributed to Old Sailor (1790-1846) and featuring illustrations by George and Robert Cruikshank, offers a captivating glimpse into the maritime world through the eyes of those who lived it. Pulled along by wit, fun, humor, and pathos, these stories capture the spirit of adventure and the camaraderie of sailors. Rediscover the charm of 19th-century storytelling in this unique and engaging anthology, perfect for readers who appreciate classic literature and the lore of the sea. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.