Book excerpt: First published in 1828, The Sailor's Magazine and Naval Journal is an important publication that sought to improve the lives of sailors and promote the goals of the American Seamen's Friend Society. The journal features articles on topics ranging from seamanship to the spiritual welfare of sailors. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Navy and the lives of sailors during the 19th century. 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.