Peter the Whaler: Library Edition

by William Henry Giles Kingston

Peter the Whaler by W.H.G. Kingston, published in 1851, with introduction on the whaling industry in the mid-19th century by Steven Ritz-Barr (who also narrates). Whale oil was a premiere source of energy at this time and hunting was a right of passage for many young men.Peter LeFroy is fifteen years old, but the tales are anything but adolescent tales. They are hardened sailor tales complete with life and death at every turn. On his adventure,...

• Format: Audio CD
• ISBN: B0C69ZP4JV
• ISBN13: 9798212708500
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Blackstone Pub