A Whaleman's Wife by Frank Thomas Bullen
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"A Whaleman's Wife" by Frank Thomas Bullen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Priscilla Fish and her tumultuous relationships, particularly with Reuben Eddy, a steadfast young man deeply in love with her, and Captain Ramon Da Silva, her husband whose brutal nature shakes her sense of belonging and happiness. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and the harsh realities of life
at sea. The opening of the novel introduces us to Reuben Eddy and Priscilla, two young people in Vermont as they navigate their budding feelings for each other, complicated by Priscilla's emotional turmoil and desire for a more adventurous life. Following the death of Priscilla's father, Reuben's affection for her deepens, but she is unable to reciprocate fully, torn between her familiar life and an intoxicating longing for something greater. The story takes a dramatic turn when Priscilla marries Captain Da Silva, a decision that thrusts her into a harsh maritime life filled with danger and the reality of her husband's violent tendencies. Reuben's heartache from losing Priscilla sets the stage for his own journey to sea, seeking solace in a new life away from his unrequited love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Twidle, Arthur, 1865-1936 |
| Title | A Whaleman's Wife |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS, SF2001, 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: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Whaling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Whalers' spouses -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65718 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65718-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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