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100 1 _aLindsay, David Moore,
_d1862-
245 1 2 _aA Voyage to the Arctic in the Whaler Aurora
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"A Voyage to the Arctic in the Whaler Aurora" by David Moore Lindsay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's diary of a voyage made on the whaler Aurora, which embarked on significant Arctic whaling expeditions in 1884. This narrative not only delves into the adventures at sea but also reflects on the whaling industry during a time when it was facing decline, offering insights into the maritime practices, personalities, and challenges encountered during the journey. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his motivation for taking the voyage, sharing his childhood fascination with the Arctic and the whaling profession. He recounts his preparations to join the Aurora as the ship's surgeon, including his experiences visiting various whalers at the docks and encountering the animal life of the region. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for what promises to be an engaging exploration of life aboard a whaler, revealing the camaraderie among the crew and setting the stage for the upcoming trials and adventures in the icy Arctic waters. The author’s enthusiasm and anticipation for the journey are palpable, giving readers a sense of connection and excitement as the voyage begins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArctic regions -- Description and travel
653 _aWhaling
653 _aLindsay, David Moore, 1862- -- Travel -- Arctic regions
653 _aLindsay, David Moore, 1862- -- Diaries
653 _aAurora (Ship)
653 _aSealing
653 _aWhalers (Persons)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51910
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