The Golden Harpoon; Or, Lost Among the Floes: A Story of the Whaling Grounds

By Roger Starbuck

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On a 19th-century whaling voyage, a captain, his niece, and a conflicted crew face icy dangers and the threat of mutiny as they pursue whales.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

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2021-04-05

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Summary

"The Golden Harpoon; Or, Lost Among the Floes: A Story of the Whaling Grounds" by Roger Starbuck is a 19th-century tale set on the whale ship Montpelier, where Captain Howard, his niece Alice, and a crew including the stern Mr. Briggs and the bold Harry Marline, venture into dangerous whaling grounds. The story begins with the ship anchored near Kamschatka, and the crew is nervous about nearby ice floes. Alice is excited about the voyage, especially with Harry on board, but a brewing tension hints at mutiny. As whales are spotted and the hunt begins, Alice fears for her uncle's safety, and the threat of betrayal looms. The stage is set for clashing loyalties and perilous adventures in the icy seas.