A fatherless boy joins the crew of a whaling ship in order to earn a living for himself and his mother. Beyond being a fascinating depiction of a now-...
Joel Shore, a newly appointed captain of the whaling ship Nathan Ross, embarks on a perilous voyage to the Gilbert Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Drive...
This memoir recounts the remarkable life of Jethro Ripley, a seasoned sailor who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and beyond. Spanning...
Winthrop Packard, noted American naturalist, has created enchanting nature books such as Wildwood Ways, White Mountain Trails, and Woodland Ways. Thi...
