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The Whale And His Captors Or The Whaleman's Adventures And The Whales Biography, As Gathered On The Homeward Cruise Of The Commodore Preble (1850)

The Whale And His Captors Or The Whaleman's Adventures And The Whales Biography, As Gathered On The Homeward Cruise Of The Commodore Preble (1850)

Cheever, Henry T.

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Adventurers & Explorers19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164096052
ISBN13: 9781164096054
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Whale And His Captors is a book written by Henry T. Cheever and published in 1850. It is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a whaleman, detailing the adventures and dangers of hunting whales in the mid-19th century. The book also includes a biography of the whale, providing insights into the creature's habits, behavior, and importance in the industry. The story is narrated from the perspective of the crew of the Commodore Preble, a whaling ship that embarked on a homeward cruise after a successful hunting season. The book offers a unique perspective on the whaling industry, its impact on the environment, and the lives of those who participated in it. Overall, The Whale And His Captors is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history, marine biology, or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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