This timeless collection of maritime poetry captures the beauty and danger of life on the high seas. From the haunting melancholy of 'Sea Fever' to the rollicking adventure of 'Captain Stratton's Fancy', Masefield's masterful verse evokes the limitless expanse of the ocean and the indomitable spirit of those who sail upon it. A must-read for anyone who loves poetry and the sea. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.