The Cabin Boy: Being The Memoirs Of An Officer In The Civil Department Of His Majesty�������s Navy, Well Known By The Name Of Billy Pitt is a historical book written by William Pitt in 1840. The book is a memoir of Pitt's experiences as a cabin boy and officer in the civil department of the British Navy. It follows his journey from his early days as a cabin boy to his eventual rise to the rank of officer...