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A Whaleman's Wife, written by Frank Thomas Bullen and first published in 1902, is a novel that tells the story of Mary Brewster, the wife of a whaling captain. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows Mary as she accompanies her husband on his voyages across the world's... Read Full Overview

A Whaleman's Wife is a novel written by Frank Thomas Bullen and published in 1902. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Nancy, who marries a whaleman named Tom. Tom is a sailor who spends most of his time at sea hunting whales... Read Full Overview

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"A Whaleman's Wife" by Frank T. Bullen is a captivating maritime adventure that immerses readers in the thrilling and treacherous world of whaling. Set against the backdrop of the vast ocean and the rugged landscapes of 19th-century New England, Bullen's novel weaves a tale of... Read Full Overview

Frank Thomas Bullen (April 5, 1857 - March 1, 1915), British author and novelist, was born of poor parents in Paddington, London, on 5 April 1857, and was educated for a few years at a dame school and Westbourne school, Paddington. At the age of 9, his aunt, who was his guardian,... Read Full Overview