Description |
vi, 194 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 30 cm |
Contents |
The whalers, an explanation -- Introduction -- The President, whaler, 1797-1799 (Andrew Pinkham, Captain) -- The Union, whaleship, 1793-1794 (Grafton Gardner, Captain) -- The Boston Packet, whaleship, 1794-1795 (William Easton, Captain) --The William and Henry, cargo ship, 1800 (Paul Jeppson, Captain) -- The American packet, cargo ship, 1801-1802 (Captain Barnard) |
Summary |
These are the log books kept by young Hezekiah Pinkham after he went to sea as a teenager to learn the art of whaling from his uncle, Captain Andrew Pinkham |
Analysis |
Australian |
Subject |
President (Ship : 1797-1799)
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Shipping -- United States.
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Voyages and travels.
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Whalers (Persons) -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Whaling -- Massachusetts -- Nantucket.
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Whaling -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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SUBJECT |
Pacific Ocean http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85096476 -- Description and travel. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001278
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Author |
Dickson, Rod.
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Easton, William, active 1794-1795
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Gardner, Grafton, 1763-1839.
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Jeppson, Paul.
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Pinkham, Andrew.
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LC no. |
2012494667 |
ISBN |
9780859055086 (paperback) |
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