She Blows! and Sparm at That! (1922)

""She Blows! And Sparm At That!"" is a book written by William John Hopkins and published in 1922. The book is a fictional account of the life of a sailor named Jack who travels the seas on a whaling ship. The title of the book is a reference to the whaling industry, as ""she blows"" is a phrase used to indicate the sighting of a whale, and ""sparm"" refers to the valuable spermaceti oil that is found in the head of the sperm whale. The book follows Jack's adventures as he navigates the dangerous waters of the Pacific Ocean and hunts whales for their valuable oil. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including storms, shipwrecks, and encounters with hostile natives. He also forms close bonds with his fellow sailors and learns valuable life lessons about courage, perseverance, and loyalty. Overall, ""She Blows! And Sparm At That!"" is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of whaling in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or classic adventure literature.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.