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

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 descriptionsof successful voyages, whale hunting advice andsailing superstitions."

• | Author: William Acton
• | Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 130 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1540218406
• | ISBN-13: 9781540218407