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100	1		_aTucker, George Fox, _d1852-1929
245	1	4	_aThe Boy Whaleman
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-07-18
508			_aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"The Boy Whaleman" by George Fox Tucker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the youthful protagonist, Homer Bleechly, as he prepares to embark on a whaling voyage from New Bedford, the largest whaling port in the world at that time. The narrative explores themes of adventure, the challenges of seafaring life, and the allure of the sea through the experiences of a boy determined to follow in his father's footsteps as a whaleman. The opening of the book sets the stage for Homer's journey, rooted in his fascination with whaling inspired by his father's tales. As a twelve-year-old, he dreams of going to sea, despite his mother’s concerns for his safety. The first chapter describes his growing eagerness as he interacts with a kind shipkeeper who introduces him to the world of whaling gear. Although Homer initially attempts to stow away on a ship, he ultimately returns home after a stern but understanding conversation with his parents, who eventually agree to let him join a whaling crew when he is older. This opening establishes not only Homer's aspirations but also the historical context of whaling, offering readers a glimpse into the rigors and romance associated with life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWhaling -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aAvison, George, _d1885-1970
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62689
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