Incidents Of A Whaling Voyage: To Which Are Added Observations On The Scenery, Manners And Customs And Missionary Stations Of The Sandwich And Societ

By Francis Allyn Olmsted

Book Overview

Incidents Of A Whaling Voyage by Francis Allyn Olmsted is a non-fiction book that chronicles the author's experiences on a whaling voyage in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the author's experiences aboard the ship, including the dangers and challenges faced by the crew, as well as the various methods used to hunt whales. The second part of the book focuses on the author's observations of the scenery, manners, and customs of the Sandwich and Society Islands, as well as the work of the missionaries stationed there. Throughout the book, Olmsted provides vivid descriptions of the people and places he encounters, offering readers a unique glimpse into the world of whaling and the Pacific Islands during this time period. With its engaging narrative style and rich historical detail, Incidents Of A Whaling Voyage is a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430484608
• ISBN13: 9781430484608
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"