Eighteen Months On A Greenland Whaler (1878)

By Joseph P. Faulkner

Book Overview

""Eighteen Months On A Greenland Whaler"" is a memoir written by Joseph P. Faulkner in 1878. The book is a personal account of Faulkner's experiences as a crew member on a whaling ship in Greenland for a year and a half. The book details the harsh conditions that the crew faced during their journey, including extreme weather, dangerous sea conditions, and the physical demands of hunting and processing whales. Faulkner also provides insight into the daily life aboard the ship, including the roles of different crew members, the food they ate, and the entertainment they enjoyed. The book is a vivid portrayal of a bygone era and provides a unique perspective on the whaling industry in the 19th century.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: 1104051605
• ISBN13: 9781104051600
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"