From rags to riches. Born in Scotland and orphaned by the age of 10, he was brought up by his uncle then ran away to sea at the age of 16. The book highlights his life at sea starting as a cabin boy and ending up as a captain. Exploits covering piracy, near-death experiences, and what life was like sailing across oceans in the 1830s.

The book has been ‘Highly Commended’ for the Anderson Medal 2024. See https://snr.org.uk/news/anderson-medal-awarded-for-2024/

Further information on William Schaw Lindsay can be found here.