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LoC No.: 05022644

Title: Four years aboard the whaleship
Embracing cruises in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic oceans, in the years 1855, '6, '7, '8, '9

Alternate Title: 4 years aboard the whaleship
Embracing cruises in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic oceans, in the years 1855, '6, '7, '8, '9

Original Publication: United States: J. B. Lippincott,1860.

Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Four Years Aboard the Whaleship" by William B. Whitecar is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences as a crew member on a whaling ship during the years 1855 to 1859, detailing the trials and tribulations at sea as well as the adventures ashore in various locales. Whitecar aims to provide insight into the whaling industry and the day-to-day life of sailors, drawing readers into the unique and often perilous world of whaling. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the author's journey from Philadelphia to New Bedford, where he prepares for his first whaling voyage. Whitecar describes the bustling atmosphere of the wharves and the preparations for departure as he mingles with other inexperienced sailors and charismatic characters such as “Kedge Anchor.” These early chapters paint a vivid picture of the camaraderie and challenges inherent in whaling, illustrating both the naïveté of new sailors and the superstitions that permeate the lives of those who have braved the sea before. As he sets sail, Whitecar begins to grapple with feelings of homesickness, the harsh realities of life at sea, and the daunting adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Whitecar, William B.

EBook No.: 68958

Published: Sep 11, 2022

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Voyages and travels

Subject: Sailors

Subject: Whaling

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68958:2 2022-09-11T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Whitecar, William B. en urn:lccn:05022644 1
2024-11-06T01:30:21Z Four years aboard the whaleship

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05022644

Title: Four years aboard the whaleship
Embracing cruises in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic oceans, in the years 1855, '6, '7, '8, '9

Alternate Title: 4 years aboard the whaleship
Embracing cruises in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic oceans, in the years 1855, '6, '7, '8, '9

Original Publication: United States: J. B. Lippincott,1860.

Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Four Years Aboard the Whaleship" by William B. Whitecar is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences as a crew member on a whaling ship during the years 1855 to 1859, detailing the trials and tribulations at sea as well as the adventures ashore in various locales. Whitecar aims to provide insight into the whaling industry and the day-to-day life of sailors, drawing readers into the unique and often perilous world of whaling. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the author's journey from Philadelphia to New Bedford, where he prepares for his first whaling voyage. Whitecar describes the bustling atmosphere of the wharves and the preparations for departure as he mingles with other inexperienced sailors and charismatic characters such as “Kedge Anchor.” These early chapters paint a vivid picture of the camaraderie and challenges inherent in whaling, illustrating both the naïveté of new sailors and the superstitions that permeate the lives of those who have braved the sea before. As he sets sail, Whitecar begins to grapple with feelings of homesickness, the harsh realities of life at sea, and the daunting adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Whitecar, William B.

EBook No.: 68958

Published: Sep 11, 2022

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Voyages and travels

Subject: Sailors

Subject: Whaling

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68958:3 2022-09-11T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Whitecar, William B. en urn:lccn:05022644 1