A Whaling Captain's Life: The Exciting True Account by Henry Acton for His Son, William (Collector's)
William Acton
A Whaling Captain’s Life: The Exciting True Account by Henry Acton for His Son, William (Collector’s)
William Acton
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.
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