The American Whaleman

The American Whaleman PDF Author: Elmo Paul Hohman
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Category : Whalers (Persons)
Languages : en
Pages : 410

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The American Whaleman

The American Whaleman PDF Author: Elmo Paul Hohman
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Pages : 410

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Whaling Will Never Do For Me

Whaling Will Never Do For Me PDF Author: Briton Cooper Busch
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813184754
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 385

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"I just begin to find out that whaling will never do for me and have determined to leave the ship here if possible." That sentiment, expressed by a foremast hand aboard the ship Caroline in 1843, is one shared by many of the whalemen in this fascinating book. Interest in Herman Melville's Moby Dick has contributed to a substantial literature on the history and lore of the industry. But not until now has the vast body of surviving whaleship logs and journals been used to paint an encompassing picture of the difficult but colorful life aboard nineteenth-century American whaling vessels. Briton Cooper Busch, author of a definitive history of the American sealing industry, in this book only incidentally discusses the actual chase for whales. His focus instead is the life of whalemen at sea, and particularly the harsh discipline that kept men aboard through long and often dispiriting years. Busch depicts the complex social world aboard ship, defining and detailing such issues as crime and punishment, competing racial elements, the social distance between officers and men, sexual behavior, and the role of women aboard ships. For oppressed, discouraged, or simply bored whalemen, several escapes existed, from the rarest of all mutiny through labor protests of various types, to individual desertion or appeal to an American consul abroad. To each of these topics Busch devotes a chapter. He also provides glimpses of those occasional moments of relief such as a Fourth of July celebration and such somber moments as a death at sea. Fascinating details and original quotations from individual whalemen make this book more than a study of general trends. For anyone with even a casual interest in whaling, it is indispensable.

The American Whaleman /.

The American Whaleman /. PDF Author: Elmo Paul Hohman
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Pages : 355

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Nimrod of the Sea

Nimrod of the Sea PDF Author: William Morris Davis
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Category : Offshore whaling
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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The American Whaleman

The American Whaleman PDF Author: Elmo P. Hohmann
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Nimrod of the Sea: Or, the American Whaleman

Nimrod of the Sea: Or, the American Whaleman PDF Author: William Morris Davis
Publisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781377132822
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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Nimrod of the Sea

Nimrod of the Sea PDF Author: William Morris Davis
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293084878
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Languages : en
Pages : 420

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Nimrod Of The Sea: Or, The American Whaleman; Volume 40 Of Willey Whaling Collection William Morris Davis Harper & brothers, 1874 Whaling

Nimrod of the Sea

Nimrod of the Sea PDF Author: William Morris Davis
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Pages : 410

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