Leaves From A Lawyers Life: Afloat And Ashore

""Leaves From A Lawyer's Life: Afloat And Ashore"" by Charles Cowley is a memoir that chronicles the life of the author, a lawyer, both on land and at sea. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers Cowley's experiences as a lawyer in England and the second part covers his adventures as a sailor in the Mediterranean.The book provides a detailed account of Cowley's life, including his childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer. Cowley also shares his personal and professional struggles, including his battles with depression and alcoholism.In the second part of the book, Cowley describes his love for sailing and his adventures on the Mediterranean Sea. He shares his experiences of navigating through storms, encountering pirates, and exploring remote islands. Cowley's writing is vivid and descriptive, giving readers a sense of what it was like to be on board a sailing vessel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Overall, ""Leaves From A Lawyer's Life: Afloat And Ashore"" is a fascinating memoir that provides insight into the life of a lawyer and sailor during a time of great change and upheaval. Cowley's writing is engaging and heartfelt, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, law, or sailing.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.