Publisher's Synopsis
""Arctic Rovings: Or The Adventures Of A New Bedford Boy On Sea And Land"" is a captivating novel 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 thrilling adventure across the Arctic region.The protagonist, William Parker, is a curious and adventurous boy who dreams of exploring the world. He joins a whaling ship as a cabin boy, and soon finds himself on a dangerous journey to the Arctic. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and encounters a variety of interesting characters.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different part of William's journey. The story is filled with vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape, as well as detailed accounts of the whaling industry and the harsh realities of life at sea.As William travels further into the Arctic, he encounters a tribe of Inuit people and learns about their way of life. He also discovers a lost ship and helps to rescue its crew. Throughout his journey, William learns important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of friendship.""Arctic Rovings"" is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a thrilling and exciting story that will transport readers to a different time and place.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.
