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A Cruise in a Whale Boat, by a Party of Fugitives: Or Reminiscences and Adventures during a Year in the Pacific Ocean, and the Interior of South America
A Cruise in a Whale Boat, by a Party of Fugitives: Or Reminiscences and Adventures during a Year in the Pacific Ocean, and the Interior of South America
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A Cruise in a Whale Boat, by a Party of Fugitives: Or Reminiscences and Adventures during a Year in the Pacific Ocean, and the Interior of South America. Written by James A. Rhodes and published in New York in 1848.
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past. Making this copy is very readable.
Preface
Impelled by a boyish fancy, a few years ago I embarked on a voyage to the Pacific Ocean, and while there met with many adventures, and visited nearly every port upon the western coast of South America, residing in some of them for several weeks at a time.
Recent circumstances have induced me to put my recollections of that period into the present form, trusting that they will be found more or less interesting to all classes of people, the man of refinement, the rough sailor, those desirous of information, or the lovers of the marvelous..
Partial Contents
Chapter I.
Good Reason for Deserting -- Truth of the Narrative -- Outward Bound Voyage -- Repent Leaving Home -- Touch at Fayal -- Plans for Leaving there -- Pride Prevents -- An Irishman's Mode of Escaping Cruising in the Pacific for Whales -- Arrive at Tombez -- Bright Anticipations -- Disappointments -- Liberty Ashore -- Amusements -- Plans for Deserting the Ship
Chapter II.
Return Punctually Aboard -- Sketches of Individuals herein Concerned -- Their Compact -- Preparations for an Escape -- Honest Intentions -- Parting Scenes -- Get Safely Off -- Tempestuous Night -- Fine Morning and out of Sight of Land -- Merry Breakfast -- Future Plans -- Organize and Commence our Voyage -- Hot Weather -- Land Ahead -- Heave to for the Night
Chapter III.
Tempestuous Weather -- Exposed Quarters at Night -- An Alarm -- Perilous Situation -- Narrow Escape -- A Short Repose -- Resume our Course -- Puna -- Island of Puna -- Pull Around It -- Another Night in the Boat -- Varied Exposure -- Scarcity of Water -- Forlorn Appearance -- Approach the Land -- Delightful Country -- Hospitable Reception -- Jolly Times -- Country People, Manners, Customs, &c. -- Rainy and Dry Seasons -- Country Houses -- Scarcity of Water -- Filthy Pool
Chapter IV.
The Party Arrested and Taken Inland -- The Cheese -- Disinterestedness -- Boat Leaves the Village -- Humble a Puppy -- A Voyage by Night -- Another Village -- The Meeting -- Jolly Times -- Ridiculous Costume -- Put to Sea Again -- Uncertainties -- Wanderings on the Coast -- Fine Scenery -- Alligators -- Their Habits -- Dangers -- Fishing Population -- A Bonky -- Barter Trades -- Balsas or Catamarans
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past. Making this copy is very readable.
Preface
Impelled by a boyish fancy, a few years ago I embarked on a voyage to the Pacific Ocean, and while there met with many adventures, and visited nearly every port upon the western coast of South America, residing in some of them for several weeks at a time.
Recent circumstances have induced me to put my recollections of that period into the present form, trusting that they will be found more or less interesting to all classes of people, the man of refinement, the rough sailor, those desirous of information, or the lovers of the marvelous..
Partial Contents
Chapter I.
Good Reason for Deserting -- Truth of the Narrative -- Outward Bound Voyage -- Repent Leaving Home -- Touch at Fayal -- Plans for Leaving there -- Pride Prevents -- An Irishman's Mode of Escaping Cruising in the Pacific for Whales -- Arrive at Tombez -- Bright Anticipations -- Disappointments -- Liberty Ashore -- Amusements -- Plans for Deserting the Ship
Chapter II.
Return Punctually Aboard -- Sketches of Individuals herein Concerned -- Their Compact -- Preparations for an Escape -- Honest Intentions -- Parting Scenes -- Get Safely Off -- Tempestuous Night -- Fine Morning and out of Sight of Land -- Merry Breakfast -- Future Plans -- Organize and Commence our Voyage -- Hot Weather -- Land Ahead -- Heave to for the Night
Chapter III.
Tempestuous Weather -- Exposed Quarters at Night -- An Alarm -- Perilous Situation -- Narrow Escape -- A Short Repose -- Resume our Course -- Puna -- Island of Puna -- Pull Around It -- Another Night in the Boat -- Varied Exposure -- Scarcity of Water -- Forlorn Appearance -- Approach the Land -- Delightful Country -- Hospitable Reception -- Jolly Times -- Country People, Manners, Customs, &c. -- Rainy and Dry Seasons -- Country Houses -- Scarcity of Water -- Filthy Pool
Chapter IV.
The Party Arrested and Taken Inland -- The Cheese -- Disinterestedness -- Boat Leaves the Village -- Humble a Puppy -- A Voyage by Night -- Another Village -- The Meeting -- Jolly Times -- Ridiculous Costume -- Put to Sea Again -- Uncertainties -- Wanderings on the Coast -- Fine Scenery -- Alligators -- Their Habits -- Dangers -- Fishing Population -- A Bonky -- Barter Trades -- Balsas or Catamarans
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