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An account of a whaling voyage and winter in the Arctic Ocean, describing the work, conditions, and experiences of the crew.
From the opening pages: “Of all classes of fishermen, the whaleman takes the precedence. This front position will be readily conceded to him, whether we consider the stupendous object of his pursuit, or the vast extent of waters over which he roams to secure his prey, or the dangers and perils peculiar to his avocation, or the immense pecuniary outlay with which the enterprise is carried…”
