A Voyage To The Arctic In The Whaler Aurora

by David Moore Lindsay

""A Voyage To The Arctic In The Whaler Aurora"" is a non-fiction book that tells the story of a whaling expedition to the Arctic. Written by David Moore Lindsay, the book chronicles his journey aboard the Aurora, a whaling ship that set sail from Dundee, Scotland in 1912. During the voyage, Lindsay and the crew of the Aurora faced numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice floes, and encounters with polar bears. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life of a whaler, including the techniques used to hunt and capture whales, the processing of whale blubber and oil, and the social dynamics of life aboard a ship. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""A Voyage To The Arctic In The Whaler Aurora"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of whaling and the challenges faced by those who ventured into the Arctic in search of these valuable creatures.""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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054827178X
• ISBN13: 9780548271780
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"