For those whose hearts belong to the sea, this collection of 18 tales by the best-loved writers of seafaring stories will allow readers to vicariously experience the heroic feats of captains and seamen, sea voyages, discovery, and warfare. With stories from Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester, Richard Woodman, Herman Melville, and Frederick Marryat, these tales vividly recreate the age of tall ships, canon fire, and true seamanship.