A Whaling Captain's Life

A Whaling Captain's Life

The Exciting True Account by Henry Acton for His Son, William

By William Acton

$14.99

Publication Date: 14th March 2008

A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.
This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions
of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and
sailing superstitions.
Format: Paperback
99999 in stock
 More payment options
🚛 Ground shipping arrival between Wednesday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 25.

Free returns. Free Economy shipping on orders $50+.
A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.
This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions
of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and
sailing superstitions.
Description
A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.
This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions
of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and
sailing superstitions.
Details
  • Pages: 116
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Publication Date: 14th March 2008
  • State: Massachusetts
  • Illustration Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781596294172
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
    TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Author Bio
Captain Henry Acton was a whaler in New England in the early 19th century. After a morning walk, on which his son William saw an arch formed of the jawbone of a whale over a gate, Acton set out to write an account of the great sea mammals and how they are hunted for the child. Using knowledge gleaned from his own sea adventures, he details each aspect of the whaling industry at the time.
A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.
This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions
of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and
sailing superstitions.
  • Pages: 116
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Publication Date: 14th March 2008
  • State: Massachusetts
  • Illustrations Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781596294172
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
    TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Captain Henry Acton was a whaler in New England in the early 19th century. After a morning walk, on which his son William saw an arch formed of the jawbone of a whale over a gate, Acton set out to write an account of the great sea mammals and how they are hunted for the child. Using knowledge gleaned from his own sea adventures, he details each aspect of the whaling industry at the time.

You may also like

Back to All Titles