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Kat, Hidde Dirks
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Dagboek eener reize ter walvisch- en robbenvangst, in de jaren 1777 en 1778 door Hidde Dirks Kat
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"Dagboek eener reize ter walvisch- en robbenvangst, in de jaren 1777 en 1778" by Hidde Dirks Kat is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the challenging and perilous whaling and sealing expedition undertaken by the author, who serves as the commander of a ship. It captures not only the adventures and misfortunes faced at sea but also offers insights into the natural world, the struggles for survival, and interactions with indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, Hidde Dirks Kat sets sail from Hamburg, navigating through the North Sea toward Greenland in March 1777 with a crew of 38. The initial chapters outline the ship's journey, detailing the favorable winds and successful initial catches of seals and whales. However, as they venture further into icy waters, the challenges multiply. Kat describes the crew's entrapment within ice fields, the changing weather conditions, and the harrowing battles against nature that threaten their survival. The opening sets an ominous yet gripping tone, hinting at the trials that await as they confront not only the dangers of the sea but also the harsh realities of their whaling venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://books.google.nl/books?id=9exdAAAAcAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=nl&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=true
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Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Shipwrecks -- Greenland -- History -- 18th century
Whaling -- Netherlands -- History -- 18th century
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Category: Biographies
Category: Adventure
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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