William Clark Russell (1844-1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels.
At the age of 13 he joined the Merchant Navy, serving for eight years.
The hardships of life at sea damaged his health permanently but provided him with ample material for a career as a writer.
He wrote short stories, press articles, historical essays, biographies, and a book of verse, but, above all, gained popularity for his novels, most of which were about life at sea.
Despite his succ.
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