Publisher's Synopsis
""A Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and California"" is a memoir by William H. Thomes, originally published in 1874. The book chronicles Thomes' experiences as a whaler in the mid-19th century, including his time spent in the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii) and California. Thomes recounts his encounters with native peoples, the challenges of life at sea, and the dangers of hunting whales. He also provides a vivid description of the natural landscapes he encountered, including the rugged coastlines of California and the lush tropical forests of the Sandwich Islands. Overall, ""A Whaleman's Adventures"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a whaler during a pivotal period in American history.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.
