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A Whaling Captain's Life - by Augustine Sousa III (Paperback)

Name: A Whaling Captain's Life - by Augustine Sousa III (Paperback)
Brand: History Press
SKU: 92310932
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A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.
About the Author: Captain Henry Acton was a whaler in New England in the early 19th century.
116 Pages
History, United States

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Book Synopsis

A complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years. This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and sailing superstitions.

About the Author

Captain Henry Acton was a whaler in New England in the early 19th century. After a morning walk, on which his son William saw an arch formed of the jawbone of a whale over a gate, Acton set out to write an account of the great sea mammals and how they are hunted for the child. Using knowledge gleaned from his own sea adventures, he details each aspect of the whaling industry at the time.

Dimensions (Overall): 6.76 Inches (H) x 4.96 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)

Weight: .26 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 116

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: United States

Publisher: History Press

Theme: State & Local, New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

Format: Paperback

Author: Augustine Sousa III

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2008

TCIN: 92310932

UPC: 9781596294172

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-9931

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.38 inches length x 4.96 inches width x 6.76 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.26 pounds

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