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Nova Scotia Sailor's Journal, Whaling & Sailing Expedition, 1845
Description : 03 Sep, 2023
“Following the Sea: A Young Sailor’s Account of the Seafaring Life in the Mid-1800s”
By: Benjamin Doane
Rarely does one encounter a manuscript as extraordinary as Benjamin Doane’s “Following the Sea.” It is a fascinating adventure story that is historically authentic and provides a unique insight into life in the forecastle of vessels in the mid-1800s. An unusual aspect of Doane’s career, and a highlight of these memoirs, was his voyage into the Pacific on the whaling ship Athol in 1845-48. A master of understatement, Doane’s straightforward and vivid prose captures all the excitement, adventure, and peril of pursuing whales. The journal was written by Benjamin Doane (1823-1916) who was based at Barrington, Nova Scotia, and came into the possession of the Provincial Museum in Halifax, who have published it for modern readers to enjoy.
The book is a softcover, and is large format, measuring about 8 x 11 inches. It was published by the Nova Scotia Museum in Halifax in 1987. It is 276 pages long, with many illustrations and photographs. The book is used, but in very good condition - no writing, no stains or soiling, clean cover & tight spine.
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