Charles Nordhoff , 1830-1901, was an American journalist and author, born in Westphalia. After emigrating with his family to Cincinnati in 1835 he served in the US Navy (1844-47) and later on whaling and fishing ships. As well as a journalist and author he was a leading political commentator of his day.
His grandson, Charles Bernard Nordhoff (1887-1947) was also an HNF author, writing with J. N. Hall.
Many of his novels are not copyright in many countries and some are available as free eBooks
Age of Sail: Fiction
AOS Naval Fiction
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Man of War Life : A boy's experience in the United States Navy, during a voyage around the world, in a ship of the line
The Boys Own Sea Stories : Being the Adventures of a Sailor in the Navy, Merchant Service and on a Whaling Cruise