Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Cap'n George Fred" Himself is the spirited autobiography of Captain George Fred Tilton, a legendary figure in the American whaling industry. Born on Martha's Vineyard, Tilton chronicles his remarkable life on the high seas, from his early days as a runaway youth to his eventual rise as one of the most respected masters of the whaling fleet.The narrative captures the grueling yet fascinating realities of the whale fishery during its peak and subsequent decline. Tilton provides a riveting first-hand account of his most famous feat: an arduous and heroic walk across the frozen landscape of Alaska to secure help for a stranded whaling fleet trapped in the ice. Filled with tales of adventure, survival, and the unique culture of the seafaring community, this work serves as an invaluable historical record of the maritime heritage of New England. It offers readers a vivid window into a vanished era of wooden ships and iron men, characterized by Tilton's own dry wit and seafaring wisdom. This memoir stands as a lasting testament to the endurance and ingenuity required to navigate the world's most treacherous waters and remains a classic of maritime literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025536262

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Cap'n George Fred" Himself is the spirited autobiography of Captain George Fred Tilton, a legendary figure in the American whaling industry. Born on Martha's Vineyard, Tilton chronicles his remarkable life on the high seas, from his early days as a runaway youth to his eventual rise as one of the most respected masters of the whaling fleet.The narrative captures the grueling yet fascinating realities of the whale fishery during its peak and subsequent decline. Tilton provides a riveting first-hand account of his most famous feat: an arduous and heroic walk across the frozen landscape of Alaska to secure help for a stranded whaling fleet trapped in the ice. Filled with tales of adventure, survival, and the unique culture of the seafaring community, this work serves as an invaluable historical record of the maritime heritage of New England. It offers readers a vivid window into a vanished era of wooden ships and iron men, characterized by Tilton's own dry wit and seafaring wisdom. This memoir stands as a lasting testament to the endurance and ingenuity required to navigate the world's most treacherous waters and remains a classic of maritime literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025536262

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