Whaling

""Whaling"" by Charles Boardman Hawes is a historical fiction novel set in the 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Kit who runs away from home to join a whaling ship. He becomes the cabin boy on the ""Dolphin"" and befriends the captain's son, Nat. Together, they learn the ins and outs of whaling, including the dangers and excitement of the hunt. As they journey across the seas, they encounter storms, hostile whales, and even an enemy ship. Through it all, Kit learns valuable lessons about life, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams. The book is a thrilling adventure story that also provides insight into the whaling industry and the challenges faced by those who worked in it. It is a classic tale of coming of age and finding one's place in the world.Wherein Are Discussed The First Whalemen Of Whom We Have Record; The Growth Of The European Whaling Industry, And Of Its Offspring, The American Whaling Industry, Primitive Whaling Among The Savages Of North America, The Various Manners And Means Of Taking Whales In All Parts Of The World And In All Times Of Its History, The Extraordinary Adventures And Mishaps That Have Befallen Whalemen The Seas Over, The Economic And Social Conditions That Led To The Rise Of Whaling And Hastened Its Decline And In Conclusion The Present State Of The Once Flourishing And Lucrative Industry.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.