Length7h
About this audiobook
In "The Cradle of the Deep," Joan Lowell takes readers on a captivating journey through the maritime underworld, masterfully intertwining her personal experiences with historical narratives. This novel not only explores the perilous lives of sailors but also delves into the complex relationship between humanity and the vast, unpredictable ocean. Lowell's evocative prose style immerses readers in the sensory richness of maritime life, employing vivid imagery and lyrical language that resonates with the literary traditions of the early 20th century. By situating her narrative amidst the tumult of sea voyages and the raw realities of ship life, Lowell offers a poignant reflection on adventure, survival, and the enduring allure of the sea. Joan Lowell, an accomplished author and passionate sailor, draws from her own adventurous spirit and extensive experiences at sea to craft this narrative. Born in the late 19th century into a family of explorers and adventurers, her upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for the ocean's beauty and danger. This background, combined with her literary ambitions, allowed Lowell to forge a unique voice that melds personal insight with broader themes of human struggle against nature. "The Cradle of the Deep" is a must-read for anyone drawn to the mysteries of the ocean and the adventures that await on its waters. Lowell's profound connection to her subject matter shines through, making it not only a thrilling narrative but also a thoughtful meditation on the human condition. It appeals to readers of historical fiction, maritime literature, and those fascinated by tales of courage and resilience.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length7 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11 “I spit a curve in the wind”
1212 A cursing contest and a hangman’s noose
22 In which an alarm clock and some dried apricots are exchanged with natives for a nurse for me. The ship becomes my cradle
1313 Ideas about Women
33 “A ship is called a ‘she’ because her riggin’ costs more than her hull.”—Stitches.
1414 I find navigating on shore full of shoals
44 In which I learn that young ladies must not take baths in gentlemen’s drinking water
1515 From the region of floating mountains of ice to the Island of White Natives
55 Perfume on the cook’s feet and hair on my chest.—What of it?
1616 The clouds came down and the sea reached up to meet them and out of their travail a sea monster was born!
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66 A dead fish and a squarehead’s kiss
1717 Strip poker and female struck—which of course have nothing to do with each other
77 A runaway sea horse
1818 A shanghaied crew and scurvy are poor bunkmates in a White Squall
88 We catch a female shark and I learn about women from her—
1919 The Dance of the Virgins on Atafu
99 In which I learn to take a joke. Hoping you may do the same
2020 A Love Story—which is an end and not a beginning
1010 A bucko Captain and his Bible chart for me the mysteries of sex
2121
1111 “The Sea gives up its dead”
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