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_aBurns, Walter Noble, _d1872-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Year with a Whaler |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aIllustrated with photographs. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-09-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by TCosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Year with a Whaler" by Walter Noble Burns is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the experiences of a young man who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the brig "Alexander", driven by the lure of adventure and the promise of fortune. This book delves into the harsh and thrilling life of whalers, providing insights into their struggles, camaraderie, and the reality of their hazardous profession. At the start of the book, the author recounts his decision to join the whaling crew after responding to an advertisement in a San Francisco newspaper. The protagonist is filled with excitement as he sets sail for the first time, leaving behind the comforts of land. He learns about the realities of life at sea, including the deceptive promises of wealth through whaling, the ragtag crew members, and the grueling work that awaits him on the voyage. The opening chapters introduce a vivid cast of characters, including the captain and crew, while also highlighting the challenges and dangers inherent in whaling as they head into uncharted waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWhaling | ||
| 653 | _aBurns, Walter Noble, 1872-1932 -- Voyages and travels | ||
| 653 | _aAlexander (Brig) | ||
| 653 | _aWhalers (Persons) -- United States -- Biography | ||
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