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A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California (1890)

A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California (1890)

Thomes, William Henry

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Adventurers & Explorers19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120135478
ISBN13: 9781120135476
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California is a book written by William Henry Thomes and originally published in 1890. The book is a memoir of Thomes' time spent as a whaleman in the mid-19th century, detailing his adventures in the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) and California.Thomes provides a vivid account of life at sea, including the harsh conditions of whaling, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, and the camaraderie among the crew. He also describes the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the Sandwich Islands, as well as the rapid development and exciting opportunities in California during the Gold Rush era.The book is both a historical record of the whaling industry and a personal narrative of one man's experiences. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural and environmental changes that occurred during this time period, as well as insights into the human spirit and the challenges of life at sea. Overall, A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales.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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