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Title: The Cruise of the "Cachalot" Round the World After Sperm Whales
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruise_of_the_Cachalot
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Cruise of the 'Cachalot' Round the World After Sperm Whales" by Frank T. Bullen is a narrative account of whaling adventures written in the late 19th century. The book offers a unique insight into the life of a sailor aboard a whaling ship, focusing on the author's experiences and the challenges faced in the South Sea whaling industry, particularly the pursuit of sperm whales. With vivid detail and a personal touch, Bullen aims to capture the often harsh realities of whaling, along with his reflections on shipmates and the perilous occupations they undertake. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on his journey from the streets of New Bedford to the whaling vessel Cachalot, where he becomes part of a diverse and rough crew. The opening chapters describe the recruitment process, detailing the motley group of men eager to set sail despite their ignorance of the whaling trade. Bullen conveys the chaotic and labor-intensive atmosphere aboard the Cachalot, highlighting the brutal treatment meted out by the officers and the challenges faced by the inexperienced sailors, or "greenies." This introduction sets the stage for Bullen's deep dive into life at sea, his developing camaraderie with his shipmates, and the dangerous work of hunting whales, promising a captivating exploration of a largely unfamiliar world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915
EBook No.: 1356
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Whaling -- Fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Sperm whale hunting -- Fiction
Subject: Whaling ships -- Fiction
Subject: Whalers (Persons) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cruise of the "Cachalot" Round the World After Sperm Whales
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruise_of_the_Cachalot
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Cruise of the 'Cachalot' Round the World After Sperm Whales" by Frank T. Bullen is a narrative account of whaling adventures written in the late 19th century. The book offers a unique insight into the life of a sailor aboard a whaling ship, focusing on the author's experiences and the challenges faced in the South Sea whaling industry, particularly the pursuit of sperm whales. With vivid detail and a personal touch, Bullen aims to capture the often harsh realities of whaling, along with his reflections on shipmates and the perilous occupations they undertake. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on his journey from the streets of New Bedford to the whaling vessel Cachalot, where he becomes part of a diverse and rough crew. The opening chapters describe the recruitment process, detailing the motley group of men eager to set sail despite their ignorance of the whaling trade. Bullen conveys the chaotic and labor-intensive atmosphere aboard the Cachalot, highlighting the brutal treatment meted out by the officers and the challenges faced by the inexperienced sailors, or "greenies." This introduction sets the stage for Bullen's deep dive into life at sea, his developing camaraderie with his shipmates, and the dangerous work of hunting whales, promising a captivating exploration of a largely unfamiliar world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915
EBook No.: 1356
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Whaling -- Fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Sperm whale hunting -- Fiction
Subject: Whaling ships -- Fiction
Subject: Whalers (Persons) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.