"A Year with a Whaler" by Walter Noble Burns is a gripping true story about a young man's transformative journey on a whaling ship. Drawn by the allure of adventure and riches, he joins the crew of the brig "Alexander," only to discover the tough and dangerous realities of a whaler's life. The story opens with his eager departure from San Francisco, spurred by a newspaper ad and dreams of fortune. Instead, he encounters a world of hard labor, camaraderie among a colorful crew, and the constant threat of the unknown as they brave treacherous, uncharted seas. His initial excitement soon fades as he grapples with the physical demands and learns that whaling life isn't what he imagined.
A Year with a Whaler
By Walter Noble Burns
A young man's thirst for adventure on the high seas takes him to the harrowing world of whaling, where danger and disillusionment await.
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About the AuthorWalter Noble Burns (1866–1932) was a writer of Western history and a Western fiction author. He was notable for his book, The Saga of Billy the Kid (1926).
Walter Noble Burns (1866–1932) was a writer of Western history and a Western fiction author. He was notable for his book, The Saga of Billy the Kid (1926).
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