Round the Horn Before the Mast

Join A. Basil Lubbock on an unforgettable voyage from San Francisco to Liverpool, navigating the treacherous waters around Cape Horn in the early 1900s.

First published in 1902, Round the Horn Before the Mast is a thrilling account of one man’s journey aboard the Royalshire as it encounters some of the most challenging conditions at sea. With vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail, Lubbock recounts the daily life of sailors on board, from the hazards of working aloft to the simple pleasures of fresh bread and water.