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100	1		_aBullen, Frank Thomas, _d1857-1915
245	1	2	_aA Whaleman's Wife
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-06-28
508			_aE-text prepared by MWS, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"A Whaleman's Wife" by Frank Thomas Bullen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Priscilla Fish and her tumultuous relationships, particularly with Reuben Eddy, a steadfast young man deeply in love with her, and Captain Ramon Da Silva, her husband whose brutal nature shakes her sense of belonging and happiness. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and the harsh realities of life at sea. The opening of the novel introduces us to Reuben Eddy and Priscilla, two young people in Vermont as they navigate their budding feelings for each other, complicated by Priscilla's emotional turmoil and desire for a more adventurous life. Following the death of Priscilla's father, Reuben's affection for her deepens, but she is unable to reciprocate fully, torn between her familiar life and an intoxicating longing for something greater. The story takes a dramatic turn when Priscilla marries Captain Da Silva, a decision that thrusts her into a harsh maritime life filled with danger and the reality of her husband's violent tendencies. Reuben's heartache from losing Priscilla sets the stage for his own journey to sea, seeking solace in a new life away from his unrequited love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWhaling -- Fiction
653			_aWhalers' spouses -- Fiction
700	1		_aTwidle, Arthur, _d1865-1936
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65718
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