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A Whaleman's Wife (1902)

A Whaleman's Wife (1902)

Bullen, Frank Thomas

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Musicians20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164936484
ISBN13: 9781164936480
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Whaleman's Wife, written by Frank Thomas Bullen and first published in 1902, is a novel that tells the story of Mary Brewster, the wife of a whaling captain. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows Mary as she accompanies her husband on his voyages across the world's oceans. As the wife of a whaleman, Mary faces many challenges and hardships, including long periods of separation from her husband, dangerous encounters with whales, and the constant threat of shipwreck. Despite these difficulties, Mary remains steadfast and determined, drawing strength from her love for her husband and her deep faith in God. Throughout the novel, Bullen vividly describes the sights, sounds, and smells of life on a whaling ship, from the thrill of the hunt to the monotony of daily routines. He also explores the complex relationships between the crew members, highlighting the bonds of camaraderie that develop between them over the course of their long voyages. A Whaleman's Wife is a compelling and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique glimpse into the world of 19th-century whaling. It is a story of love, adventure, and perseverance that will resonate with readers of all ages.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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