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The Dalton Journal: Two Whaling Voyages To The South Seas, 1823-1829 Prose Books by William Dalton - Neil Gunson.

Synopsis

Title: The Dalton Journal: Two Whaling Voyages To The South Seas, 1823-1829
Author/Publisher: William Dalton - Neil Gunson, National Library of Australia
Publication Year: 1990
Format: Illustrated Cloth

This volume presents the fascinating, previously unpublished journal of William Dalton, chronicling two significant whaling voyages undertaken between 1823 and 1829. Edited and introduced by Neil Gunson, this work offers a direct, personal perspective into a pivotal era of maritime exploration and industry.

Dalton's detailed observations transport the reader to the South Seas during the height of the 19th-century whaling trade. As a first-hand account, it illuminates the daily challenges, dangers, and discoveries encountered by sailors on long and arduous expeditions across vast ocean stretches.

• Life Aboard a Whaler: Descriptions of the arduous daily routines, the hierarchy of the ship, and the camaraderie and conflicts among the crew during extended periods at sea.
• Encounters with the South Seas: Dalton's personal reflections on the remote islands and diverse cultures encountered during his extensive travels through the Pacific.
• The Hunt for Whales: Vivid, often dramatic, accounts of the pursuit, capture, and processing of whales, providing unique insights into the brutal realities of the whaling industry.
• Illustrated Journey: The narrative is enhanced with illustrations, bringing to life the people, places, and events recorded in Dalton's original journal entries.

This first edition offers a rare and authentic glimpse into a bygone era of adventure, enterprise, and exploration. It is an essential acquisition for collectors of maritime history, exploration narratives, and primary source documents relating to the early 19th-century South Seas.

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This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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