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Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
In 'Frank Nelson in the Forecastle; Or, The Sportman's Club Among the Whalers' by Harry Castlemon, readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of adventure and camaraderie. Set in the context of the whaling industry, this novel explores the challenges and excitement faced by a group of young boys who form a club amidst dangerous seas. Castlemon's writing style is engaging and action-packed, making the reader feel as though they are right alongside the characters on their thrilling journey. The vivid descriptions and attention to detail provide a rich literary experience that transports the reader to the high seas. Castlemon's work is a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the bonds formed through shared experiences and challenges. Harry Castlemon's own background as a Civil War soldier and prolific author of adventure stories for young readers lends depth and authenticity to the narrative. His firsthand knowledge of sailing and maritime life shines through in his detailed depictions of the whaling industry. 'Frank Nelson in the Forecastle' is a captivating read for anyone looking for a thrilling adventure story that promises excitement and camaraderie on the high seas.
Excerpt from Frank Nelson in the Forecastle: Or, the Sportsman's Club Among the Whalers Niagara Falls, said he would do it again for no money, but seeing that he had been down, he would not sell his experience at any price. I couldn't be hired to make that same trip to Fort Bolton again being snowed up was the worst part of it to me but since it is all over and we are safely out of it, _i am glad we went. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Frank Nelson in the Forecastle - The Sportsman's Club Among the Whalers is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1876. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.