Publisher's Synopsis
The Cruise of the Cachalot is a classic adventure novel written by Frank T. Bullen. The book tells the story of a young man named Frank Bullen who decides to leave his comfortable life in England and sign up as a sailor on a whaling ship called the Cachalot. The novel is based on Bullen's own experiences as a sailor on a whaling ship in the late 19th century.The story follows the crew of the Cachalot as they embark on a dangerous and grueling journey to hunt whales in the South Pacific. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including storms, mutiny, and encounters with hostile tribes.Despite the hardships, Bullen develops a deep respect for the sea and the creatures that inhabit it. He also forms close bonds with his fellow sailors and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the pursuit of adventure.The Cruise of the Cachalot is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life at sea in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, adventure stories, or classic literature.So as MY money was all gone, I was hungry for a ship; and when a long, keen-looking man with a goat-like beard, and mouth stained with dry tobacco-juice, hailed me one afternoon at the street- corner, I answered very promptly, scenting a berth. ""Lookin' fer a ship, stranger?"" said he. ""Yes; do you want a hand?"" said I, anxiously.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.
