Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Ben The Whaler: And Other Stories is a collection of short stories published by Blackie and Son Publisher in 1882. The book includes several tales of adventure and exploration, all set in the 19th century. The title story, Uncle Ben The Whaler, follows the journey of a whaling ship and its crew as they hunt for whales in the Arctic. Other stories in the collection include The Island of Gold, which tells the tale of a group of sailors who discover a hidden treasure on a deserted island, and The Young Crusoe, which follows a young boy's survival on a deserted island after a shipwreck. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into life on the high seas during the 19th century. It is a classic work of adventure literature that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.
