The Whale And His Captors Or The Whaleman's Adventures And The Whales Biography, As Gathered On The Homeward Cruise Of The Commodore Preble (1850) - Hardcover

The Whale And His Captors Or The Whaleman�������s Adventures And The Whales Biography, As Gathered On The Homeward Cruise Of The Commodore Preble (1850) is a book written by Henry T. Cheever. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a whaleman, including his adventures and the biography of whales. The author narrates his journey on the Commodore Preble, a whaling ship, and describes the life of a whaleman in detail. The book provides insights into the techniques used by whalemen to hunt and capture whales, as well as the dangers and challenges they faced. The author also provides a detailed account of the whale's biology, behavior, and habitat. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of whaling and the natural history of whales. It is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in marine life.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.