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Nimrod Of The Sea: Or The American Whaleman (1874)

Nimrod Of The Sea: Or The American Whaleman (1874)

Davis, William M.

Hardcover

Australia & OceaniaAustralia & OceaniaEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1164403095
ISBN13: 9781164403098
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nimrod of the Sea: Or The American Whaleman is a historical book written by William M. Davis and originally published in 1874. The book chronicles the fascinating life of the American whaleman, a profession that was once widely practiced in the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the whale hunting industry, the ships used, the sailors' way of life on board, and the dangers they faced at sea. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the various species of whales, their habits, and the methods used to hunt them. The author, who himself was a sailor, provides a personal touch to the book, sharing his own experiences and insights into the profession. Nimrod of the Sea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of whaling and maritime culture.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.

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