A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California (1890)

by William Henry Thomes

Book Overview

A Whaleman's Adventures In The Sandwich Islands And California is a book written by William Henry Thomes and originally published in 1890. The book is a memoir of Thomes' time spent as a whaleman in the mid-19th century, detailing his adventures in the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) and California.Thomes provides a vivid account of life at sea, including the harsh conditions of whaling, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, and the camaraderie...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120135478
• ISBN13: 9781120135476
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"