Project Gutenberg 2024-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 156 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous 24020102 Catching of the whale and seal : $b or, Henry Acton's conversation to his son William on the whale and seal fishery Whale and seal fishery $aSalem, MA :$bIves and Jewett, $c1838. Likely not by "Henry Acton," though sometimes attributed that way. An 1837 book from the same Ives and Jewett publisher is: "Woodland cottage, or, Henry and Emma Acton's conversations to their children, on the animal and vegetable world. Compiled by a mother for her children." One of the two children in that story is also named "William," so both books seem likely to be about the same fictional Acton family. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Catching of the whale and seal: or, Henry Acton’s conversation to his son William on the Whale and Seal Fishery" is a natural history account written by Henry Acton, published in the early 19th century. This book serves as both an educational resource and a conversation between a father and son, focusing on whale and seal fisheries, the various species within these groups, the methods of hunting, and the experiences of those involved in these practices. Its content is richly descriptive of the marine environment and the interactions that humans have with these majestic creatures. In the narrative, Henry Acton shares detailed insights about different species of whales and seals, their habitats, and the techniques involved in capturing them. Through engaging conversations, he illustrates the physical characteristics and behaviors of these animals, explaining how they obtain food and reproduce. The book further delves into the dangers associated with whaling, including accidents at sea and battles with the animals themselves. The descriptive accounts of the emotional connections between mother whales and their calves, as well as the cultural practices of Indigenous peoples like the Esquimaux, provide a comprehensive view of whaling and sealing during that era. Overall, the book serves as both an informative account of whaling practices and a reflection on the relationship between nature and human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230912174436anonymous 1838 US Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Whaling Seals (Animals) Sealing Whales SH Text Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 116311 2025-06-29T03:45:44.300907 text/html 91320 2024-02-03T00:02:47 text/html 962273 2025-06-29T03:45:48.127337 application/epub+zip 960179 2025-06-29T03:45:45.589853 application/epub+zip 178540 2025-06-29T03:45:44.803885 application/epub+zip 1451471 2025-06-29T03:45:49.957384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1432673 2025-06-29T03:45:47.563391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96483 2025-06-29T03:45:44.038871 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76556 2024-02-03T00:02:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17295 2025-06-29T03:45:50.087397 application/rdf+xml 19058 2025-06-29T03:45:45.093854 image/jpeg 2724 2025-06-29T03:45:44.945870 image/jpeg 1314070 2025-06-29T03:45:44.345891 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown