In this captivating work from 1899, the acclaimed author of The Cruise of the Cachalot and Idylls of the Sea recounts the vivid tapestry of his first four years at sea. With graphic and evocative language, he shares thrilling tales of his voyages to the West Indies, Bombay, the Coromandel coast, Melbourne, and Rangoon. This mesmerizing account of maritime adventures and the colorful humanity encountered along the way is sure to enthrall readers. One can easily see parallels to the American classic Two Years Before the Mast. Bullen, who lived a life full of adventure from a young age, drew from his own experiences at sea, enduring hardships that are vividly captured in The Log of a Sea Waif and his other writings.