Download or read book Glimpses of the Whaleman s Cabin written by George Whitefield Bronson and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glimpses of the Whaleman s cabin written by George Whitefield Bronson and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Whale and His Captors Or The Whaleman s Adventures written by Henry Theodore Cheever and published by New York : Harper & Bros.. This book was released on 1850 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leviathan The History of Whaling in America written by Eric Jay Dolin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2008-07-17 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Los Angeles Times Best Non-Fiction Book of 2007 A Boston Globe Best Non-Fiction Book of 2007 Amazon.com Editors pick as one of the 10 best history books of 2007 Winner of the 2007 John Lyman Award for U. S. Maritime History, given by the North American Society for Oceanic History "The best history of American whaling to come along in a generation." —Nathaniel Philbrick The epic history of the "iron men in wooden boats" who built an industrial empire through the pursuit of whales. "To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme," Herman Melville proclaimed, and this absorbing history demonstrates that few things can capture the sheer danger and desperation of men on the deep sea as dramatically as whaling. Eric Jay Dolin begins his vivid narrative with Captain John Smith's botched whaling expedition to the New World in 1614. He then chronicles the rise of a burgeoning industry—from its brutal struggles during the Revolutionary period to its golden age in the mid-1800s when a fleet of more than 700 ships hunted the seas and American whale oil lit the world, to its decline as the twentieth century dawned. This sweeping social and economic history provides rich and often fantastic accounts of the men themselves, who mutinied, murdered, rioted, deserted, drank, scrimshawed, and recorded their experiences in journals and memoirs. Containing a wealth of naturalistic detail on whales, Leviathan is the most original and stirring history of American whaling in many decades.
Download or read book Nimrod Of The Sea written by William Morris Davis and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Antiquarian Bookman written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Real Story of the Whaler written by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Catalogue of the Free Public Library of the City of Lawrence 1873 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-22 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Mocha Dick written by Jeremiah N. Reynolds and published by Sicpress.com. This book was released on 2013-04-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeremiah N. Reynolds (1799-1858), an American newspaper editor, lecturer, explorer and author who became an influential advocate for scientific expeditions. Reynolds gathered first-hand observations of Mocha Dick, an albino sperm whale off Chile who bedeviled a generation of whalers for thirty years before succumbing to one. Mocha Dick survived many skirmishes (by some accounts at least 100) with whalers before he was eventually killed. In May 1839, The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine published Reynolds' "Mocha Dick: Or the White Whale of the Pacific," the inspiration for Herman Melville's 1851 novel Moby-Dick. In Reynolds' account, Mocha Dick was killed in 1838, after he appeared to come to the aid of a distraught cow whose calf had just been slain by the whalers. His body was 70 feet long and yielded 100 barrels of oil, along with some ambergris. He also had several harpoons in his body.
Download or read book A Whaleman s Wife written by Frank Thomas Bullen and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Meditations from Steerage written by Stuart M. Frank and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two firsthand voyage narratives by Yankee whalemen from the middle ranks -- one a harpooneer's essays on whaling, the natural history of whales, and the plight of the boatsteerer; the other an articulate account of life on shipboard outward bound to Chile, Hawaii, and the North Pacific, are here compiled and edited by Stuart Frank, Director of the Kendall Whaling Museum.
Download or read book Life and Adventure in the South Pacific written by John D. Jones and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 1861-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and Adventure in the South Pacific by John D. Jones: Embark on an unforgettable journey across the captivating South Pacific through the eyes of John D. Jones. In "Life and Adventure in the South Pacific," Jones shares his experiences, from lush tropical landscapes to encounters with diverse cultures. The book offers a rare glimpse into the enchanting beauty and rich heritage of the South Pacific, making it a delightful read for adventurers and armchair travelers alike. Key Aspects of the Book "Life and Adventure in the South Pacific": Exotic Destinations: The book takes readers on a virtual tour of various exotic locations in the South Pacific, celebrating its natural beauty and cultural diversity. Cultural Encounters: "Life and Adventure in the South Pacific" offers insights into the encounters with indigenous communities, capturing their unique traditions and way of life. Travel Memoir: Jones' personal narrative infuses the book with a sense of authenticity, making it an engaging travel memoir for those with a wanderlust spirit. John D. Jones was an intrepid traveler and adventurer who embraced the thrill of exploring uncharted territories. Born in the 19th century, Jones' passion for travel led him to the enchanting landscapes of the South Pacific. In "Life and Adventure in the South Pacific," Jones provides readers with an enthralling account of his explorations and encounters with the region's cultures and natural wonders. As readers delve into his travel memoir, they experience the allure and fascination of the South Pacific, making it a captivating read for both travel enthusiasts and cultural aficionados.
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