In Whaling Days (1909)

By Howland Tripp

Book Overview

In Whaling Days is a historical novel written by Howland Tripp and published in 1909. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Ned Young who grows up in the whaling town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ned's father is a whaling captain who takes him on his first voyage at the age of fourteen. The novel explores the dangerous and adventurous life of a whaler, as well as the impact of the whaling industry on the environment and the animals themselves. It also delves into the social and economic dynamics of the time, including the relationship between the wealthy whaling merchants and the working-class sailors.Throughout the book, Ned faces many challenges and struggles, including the loss of his father at sea and his own battle with illness. However, he perseveres and ultimately becomes a successful whaling captain himself.In Whaling Days provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in a whaling town during a fascinating period of American history. It is a classic work of historical fiction that is still widely read and enjoyed today.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: 1165546825
• ISBN13: 9781165546824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"