Thrilling Adventures Of The Whaler Alcyone: Killing Man Eating Sharks In The Indian Ocean, Hunting Kangaroos In Australia (1916)
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""Thrilling Adventures Of The Whaler Alcyone: Killing Man Eating Sharks In The Indian Ocean, Hunting Kangaroos In Australia"" is a book written by George Barker and published in 1916. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a crew member on the whaling ship Alcyone, as it sailed through the Indian Ocean in the early 1900s. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part recounting the ship's encounters with man-eating sharks, which the crew hunted and killed. The second part of the book describes the ship's visit to Australia, where the crew went on a hunting expedition and killed kangaroos. The book is a thrilling and adventurous read, providing a unique insight into the life of a whaler in the early 1900s.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1165140160
ISBN13:9781165140169
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:104 Pages
Weight:0.33 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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