The Watch's Wild Cry: A Voyage Aboard the Whaling Vessel Clara Bell - Hardcover
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The Watch's Wild Cry: A Voyage Aboard the Whaling Vessel Clara Bell
A timeless account of life on a nineteenth-century whaler, from the misery of seasickness and rigors of sea voyages to the thrill and violence of whale hunts; to the sights, sounds, and foods of foreign cultures. The Weir journal is a staff favorite at Mystic Seaport Museum for its compelling story and beautiful illustrations.
Robert F. Weir (1836-1905), the son of a prominent American artist, earned his living in the various careers of seaman, naval officer, engineer, and freelance artist. His sailing career spanned the better part of a decade, first on whaling cruises and later as a junior engineering officer on the USS Richmond during the Civil War. During and shortly after the war, he pursued his own artistic...
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