Fighting the Whales by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Fighting the Whales
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Fighting the Whales" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It recounts the adventures of Bob Ledbury, a young man who embarks on a whaling voyage to support his ailing mother, ultimately delving into the dangers and excitement of hunting whales in the open sea. The narrative promises themes of struggle, camaraderie, and the confrontation between man and nature. At the start of the story, Bob Ledbury, facing financial hardship after the death of his employer, is compelled to seek employment to support his mother. His chance encounter with a gruff sailor, Tom Lokins, leads to an offer to join a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After securing his mother’s well-being with the help of a kind-hearted stranger, Bob eagerly sets sail. The opening sequence sets the stage for Bob's adventure as he adjusts to life at sea, capturing the astonishment and trepidation that accompany his first experiences in whaling, including facing storms and battling massive creatures of the ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Whalers (Persons) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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