Dix-sept histoires de marins

A vivid tapestry of seventeen short tales unfolds, each one pulling the listener into the salty world of those who make the ocean their home. From bustling ports to remote atolls, the stories introduce a colorful cast of captains, deckhands, and the women whose lives are tangled with the sea’s rhythm. The narrator’s witty, intimate letters frame the collection, offering glimpses of camaraderie, superstition, and the quiet pride that binds seafarers across continents.

While the first stories celebrate the timeless rituals and rugged humor of life aboard sailing vessels, they also hint at the subtle shifts modern technology brings—wireless telegraphs, massive steamships, and the hurried crossing of oceans in days instead of weeks. Listeners will feel the tug of distant horizons, the echo of old songs, and the lingering “sea‑mark” that lingers on every weather‑worn face, making this anthology a heartfelt tribute to a vanishing way of life.