Memorials of the Sea: My Father by William Scoresby

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Author Scoresby, William, 1789-1857
LoC No. 05029018
Title Memorials of the Sea: My Father
Being Records of the Adventurous Life of the Late William Scoresby, Esq. of Whitby
Note Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Memorials of the Sea: My Father" by William Scoresby is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work recounts the adventurous life of William Scoresby, Esq., a notable figure from Whitby who made significant contributions to the Greenland whale-fishing industry. The narrative is presented through the perspective of his son, the Reverend William Scoresby, D.D., who shares his father's remarkable experiences and achievements, which include his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent Arctic navigator. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces the early life of his father, detailing his upbringing in a farming family and his early education. Inspired by a desire for adventure, William Scoresby decided to leave farming for a life at sea, ultimately becoming an apprentice in Whitby. The opening highlights some formative events, including his decision to pursue seafaring after rejecting an unfulfilling rural life. It sets the tone for a tale filled with challenges, personal growth, and encounters with fortune and misfortune in the perilous world of maritime exploration and whaling. The memoir not only charts Scoresby's professional progress but also touches on broader themes of providence, resilience, and the nature of adventure itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Whaling
Subject Scoresby, William, 1760-1829
Subject Fathers and sons -- England -- Whitby
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EBook-No. 35183
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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