Sizzle Up Your Summer with Hall of Famer Frank Thomas's Grilling Guide!Step up to the plate and discover the grilling secrets of baseball legend Frank Thomas! In Big Hurt's Guide to BBQ and Grilling, the Chicago icon shares his passion for outdoor cooking, bringing you a collection of mouthwatering recipes perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, this cookbook is your ticket to BBQ greatness.From sizzli...

"Confessions of a Tradesman" by Frank Thomas Bullen offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a sailor and tradesman during the late 19th century. Bullen's narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of maritime adventures, the challenges faced at sea, and the camaraderie among sailors. Through his experiences, he explores themes of hardship, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. The book serves as both a memoir and a social commentary, shedding light on the working-class struggl...

The title "Deep-Sea Plunderings" suggests a collection of stories or accounts related to maritime adventures, likely focusing on the exploration of the ocean depths and the exploits of sailors and divers. The term "plunderings" implies that the book may include tales of discovery, treasure hunting, or other exciting activities undertaken in the deep sea.As the plot unfolds, readers may be treated to a series of vividly described adventures, encounters with sea creatures, and discoveries of...

A Memoir by Frank Thomas Smith. Now living under the Southern Cross in a valley in Argentina, the author shares a life well-lived with readers the world over. Frank Thomas Smith is an American expatriate originally from Brooklyn, New York. Working in the international airline business, he has lived most of his life abroad, in Europe and South America. He has moonlighted in consulting, education (Waldorf) and writing. He is the editor and publisher of the Southern Cross Review, an e.Zine pu...

With the causes of my first plunge into the troubled waters of trade at the early age of nine I have here nothing to do. It must suffice to say that one spring morning, over forty years ago, I entered the emporium of an oil, colour, and Italian warehouseman (to quote from his fascia), in what was then known as Kensal New Town, a neighbourhood that had long been of unsavoury reputation, but was emerging into something like respectability by the aid of sundry long rows of jerry-built, stucco...

Frank Thomas Bullen (April 5 1857 – March 1 1915), British author and novelist, was born of poor parents in Paddington, London, on 5 April 1857, and was educated for a few years at a dame school and Westbourne school, Paddington. At the age of 9 he left school and took up work as an errand boy. In 1869 he went to sea and travelled to all parts of the world in various capacities including that of second mate of the Harbinger and chief mate of the Day Dawn, under Capt. John ...

The Journey to the Stars brings twelve exciting stories to children everywhere. From a journey through the 12 constellations, to a ride with a divine donkey, with surprising intermediate stations. The protagonists of these 12 stories are involved in fascinating adventures that will delight young readers and leave an indelible impression on their minds and on their hearts. For children from 9 years old on up.

“My dear boy, you are only feeling what I think most British boys feel at some period of their school days, a longing for an adventurous life, no matter what the outcome of it may be. Of course you can’t see one inch beyond your nose, that’s not to be expected, any more than that you should consider my feelings in the matter. You want to go to sea and that’s enough—for you; but, Frank, aren’t your mother and father to be thought of at all? I know of course that sailors are necessary and al...

Shining serenely as some immeasurable mirror beneath the smiling face of heaven, the solitary ocean lay in unrippled silence. It was in those placid latitudes south of the line in the Pacific, where weeks, aye months, often pass without the marginless blue level being ruffled by any wandering keel. Here, in almost perfect security from molestation by man, the innumerable denizens of the deep pursue their never-ending warfare, doubtless enjoying to the full the brimming cup of life, without...

The Complete Works of Frank Thomas BullenThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Frank Brown, Sea Apprentice2 - Deep-Sea Plunderings3 - Confessions of a Tradesman4 - A Sack of Shakings5 - Advance Australasia: A Day-to-Day Record of a Recent Visit to Australasia6 - The Men of the Merchant Service7 - A Bounty Boy8 - A Whaleman's Wife9 - "Light Ho, Sir!"10 - Recollections...

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's literary prowess through rich, descriptive prose laden with the sights, sounds, and perils of maritime life, revealing the physical and psychological challenges sailors faced. Set against the backdrop of the Victo...

"Idylls of the Sea, and Other Marine Sketches" is a collection of essays and short stories that reflect Frank Thomas Bullen's experiences and observations from his time at sea. The book captures the essence of life on the ocean and the maritime world through a series of evocative and descriptive sketches.The sketches include vivid portrayals of sea life, maritime adventures, and the character of sailors. Bullen's writing often conveys a deep appreciation for the sea and its various moods, ...