The Boy Whaleman by George Fox Tucker
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"The Boy Whaleman" by George Fox Tucker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the youthful protagonist, Homer Bleechly, as he prepares to embark on a whaling voyage from New Bedford, the largest whaling port in the world at that time. The narrative explores themes of adventure, the challenges of seafaring life, and the allure of the sea through the experiences of a boy determined to follow
in his father's footsteps as a whaleman. The opening of the book sets the stage for Homer's journey, rooted in his fascination with whaling inspired by his father's tales. As a twelve-year-old, he dreams of going to sea, despite his mother’s concerns for his safety. The first chapter describes his growing eagerness as he interacts with a kind shipkeeper who introduces him to the world of whaling gear. Although Homer initially attempts to stow away on a ship, he ultimately returns home after a stern but understanding conversation with his parents, who eventually agree to let him join a whaling crew when he is older. This opening establishes not only Homer's aspirations but also the historical context of whaling, offering readers a glimpse into the rigors and romance associated with life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tucker, George Fox, 1852-1929 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Avison, George, 1885-1970 |
| Title | The Boy Whaleman |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Whaling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62689 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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