Artic Rovings: Or The Adventures Of A New Bedford Boy On Sea And Land

by Daniel Weston Hall

""Arctic Or The Adventures Of A New Bedford Boy On Sea And Land"" is a book written by Daniel Weston Hall and published in 1861. The book tells the story of a young boy from New Bedford who embarks on a journey to the Arctic region. The boy, who is unnamed, is fascinated by the tales of the great explorers who have ventured into the Arctic and decides to join a whaling expedition to the region.The book follows the boy's adventures as he travels to the Arctic, encounters various challenges and dangers, and learns about the harsh conditions of life in the region. He experiences the thrill of hunting whales and the excitement of exploring new territories. Along the way, he also meets various characters, including Eskimos and other explorers, who provide him with valuable insights into the culture and history of the region.The book is a vivid account of life in the Arctic during the mid-19th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of whaling and exploration. It is also a coming-of-age story, as the young boy learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of following one's dreams. Overall, ""Arctic Rovings"" is a captivating and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in adventure, exploration, and the history of the Arctic region.""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.

178 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[David Churbuck]

entertaining personal account of a 17 year old New Bedford boy -- Daniel Weston Hall -- who ships out for the Pacific whaling grounds aboard the whaling ship Condor, only to desert after being abused by the Captain in the arctic wastes of Eastern Siberia. Hall survives, spends a winter in a Russian village (Oudskoi), kills bears and wolves, is treated by a Tongusc medicine man, and is rescued thanks to the efforts of his father back in Massachusetts.

[Connie Curtis]

This book is absolutely astounding! Wonderful story about a very brave young man who joined the crew of a whaling ship at 13 years of age. This is a young adult reader, but I found it very enjoyable.