Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale; To Which Is Added An Account Of Two Like Occurrences, The Loss Of Ships Ann Alexander And Essex

By Thomas H Jenkins

A storm-swept voyage through human endurance and the sea's mercy, Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale invites you to linger where history, memory, and the salt air meet. This is more than a maritime memoir; it is a concise, vivid account woven into a complete nautical history. The narrative blends shipwreck accounts with the broader currents of early nineteenth-century Atlantic maritime life, offering both a gripping tale of loss at sea and a careful scholarly frame for readers who seek context and connection. For general maritime readers and keen collectors alike, the book delivers a lucid, accessible voice that honours the tragedy while illuminating the navigational and social worlds in which these stories unfolded. Alpha Editions restores a work long out of print, reviving its significance for today and for future generations. This edition stands as more than a reprint: it is a careful cultural treasure, a restored artefact that invites discussion, comparison, and reflection within collections of nautical disaster stories and whaling voyage history. The writing sits at the crossroads of literary reverence and modern marketing energy, appealing to both casual readers and classic-literature aficionados. Its themes of loss, resilience, and human endeavour resonate across atlantic maritime settings, enriching any scholarly nautical history shelf and any reader seeking stories like whaling tragedies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354545009
• ISBN13: 9789354545009
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"