Publisher's Synopsis
""A Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and California"" is a memoir written by William H. Thomes, recounting his experiences as a whaleman in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first detailing Thomes' time in the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii), and the second describing his adventures in California during the Gold Rush.In the first part, Thomes describes the culture and customs of the native Hawaiians, as well as his experiences hunting whales and trading with the locals. He also provides a detailed account of the landscape and natural beauty of the islands, including their flora and fauna.In the second part, Thomes recounts his journey to California in search of gold, and the various challenges he faced along the way. He describes the bustling cities and towns he encountered, as well as the many people he met, including fellow gold seekers and Native Americans.Overall, ""A Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and California"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century whaleman and the cultures he encountered during his travels.1890. Illustrated. The author was a member of Elliott and Thomes, publishers of the American Union, a weekly magazine. For this publication he wrote The Gold Hunters' Adventures, a long tale of lurid adventure and its sequel, The Bushrangers. A Whaleman's Adventures offers a good first hand account of whalecraft and its use, as well as whaling 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.
