The Story of the Last of the Old Whalers, Charles W. Morgan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168675699)

The book ""The Story Of The Last Of The Old Whalers, Charles W. Morgan"" by Marion Dickerman is a detailed account of the history of the Charles W. Morgan, the last surviving wooden whaling ship from the 19th century. The book chronicles the ship's journey from its initial construction in 1841 to its eventual restoration in the 20th century.The author provides an in-depth exploration of the ship's various voyages and the experiences of the sailors who crewed her. The book also delves into the history of the whaling industry in America and the impact it had on the environment and society.Through extensive research, including interviews with former crew members and historians, Dickerman paints a vivid picture of life on board the Charles W. Morgan and the challenges faced by those who worked in the whaling industry.The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history, whaling, or the preservation of historic vessels. It is also a tribute to the resilience of the Charles W. Morgan, which has survived over a century of use and neglect to become a beloved national treasure.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.

Author: Marion Dickerman
ISBN-10: 1168675693
ISBN-13: 9781168675699
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d