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Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
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Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798635893265

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There are few things in this world that have filled me with so much astonishment as the fact that man can kill a whale! That a fish, more than sixty feet long, and thirty feet round the body; with the bulk of three hundred fat oxen rolled into one; with the strength of many hundreds of horses; able to swim at a rate that would carry it right round the world in twenty-three days; that can smash a boat to atoms with one slap of its tail, and stave in the planks of a ship with one blow of its thick skull;-that such a monster can be caught and killed by man, is most wonderful to hear of, but I can tell from experience that it is much more wonderful to see.There is a wise saying which I have often thought much upon. It is this: "Knowledge is power". Man is but a feeble creature, and if he had to depend on his own bodily strength alone he could make no head against even the ordinary brutes in this world. But the knowledge which has been given to him by his Maker has clothed man with great power, so that he is more than a match for the fiercest beast in the forest, or the largest fish in the sea. Yet, with all his knowledge, with all his experience, and all his power, the killing of a great old sperm whale costs man a long, tough battle, sometimes it even costs him his life.It is a long time now since I took to fighting the whales. I have been at it, man and boy, for nigh forty years, and many a wonderful sight have I seen; many a desperate battle have I fought in the fisheries of the North and South Seas.

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
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Release : 2012-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1480148636

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Fighting the Whales (Large Print) by R. M. Ballantyne Pdf

In Trouble, to begin with.There are few things in this world that have filled me with so much astonishment as the fact that man can kill a whale! That a fish, more than sixty feet long, and thirty feet round the body; with the bulk of three hundred fat oxen rolled into one; with the strength of many hundreds of horses; able to swim at a rate that would carry it right round the world in twenty-three days; that can smash a boat to atoms with one slap of its tail, and stave in the planks of a ship with one blow of its thick skull;-that such a monster can be caught and killed by man, is most wonderful to hear of, but I can tell from experience that it is much more wonderful to see.

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 96 pages
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Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788726986419

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Suddenly fatherless, young Bob Ledbury must find work so he can support himself and his mother. Struggling to find employment, Bob’s life changes forever when he meets old Tom Lokins, who recognises the desperate situation and invites Bob to join his whaling ship. There is plenty of fun in-store for the pair on the high-seas, as we follow them on their nautical adventures. A swashbuckling story from the popular children’s author R.M. Ballantyne. R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : VM eBooks
Page : 128 pages
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Release : 2016-07-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Fighting the Whales by R. M. Ballantyne Pdf

CHAPTER I. IN TROUBLE, TO BEGIN WITH. CHAPTER II. AT SEA. CHAPTER III. OUR FIRST BATTLE. CHAPTER IV. "CUTTING IN" THE BLUBBER AND "TRYING OUT" THE OIL. CHAPTER V. A STORM, A MAN OVERBOARD, AND A RESCUE. CHAPTER VI. THE WHALE--FIGHTING BULLS, ETC.. CHAPTER VII. TOM'S WISDOM--ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE. CHAPTER VIII. DEATH ON THE SEA. CHAPTER IX. NEWS FROM HOME--A GAM. CHAPTER X. RETURN HOME.

Author : Ballantyne, R. M.
Publisher : Delmarva Publications, Inc.
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Fighting the Whales by Ballantyne, R. M. Pdf

A shout of surprise broke from the men, and no wonder, for this was the largest fish I ever saw or heard of, and he came up so clear of the water that we could see him from head to tail as he turned over in the air, exposing his white belly to view, and came down on his great side with a crash like thunder, that might have been heard six miles off. A splendid mass of pure white spray burst from the spot where he fell, and in another moment he was gone. R. M. Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish juvenile fiction writer. Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. At the age of 16 he went to Canada and was six years in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company. He returned to Scotland in 1847, and published his first book the following year, Hudson's Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America. For some time he was employed by Messrs Constable, the publishers, but in 1856 he gave up business for the profession of literature, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated. (Illustrated)

Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:316030497

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Fighting the Whales by Robert Michael Ballantyne Pdf

Author : M. R. Ballantyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435342194

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Fighting the Whales by M. R. Ballantyne Pdf

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1499125895

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Fighting the Whales by R. M. Ballantyne Pdf

There are few things in this world that have filled me with so much astonishment as the fact that man can kill a whale! That a fish, more than sixty feet long, and thirty feet round the body; with the bulk of three hundred fat oxen rolled into one; with the strength of many hundreds of horses; able to swim at a rate that would carry it right round the world in twenty-three days; that can smash a boat to atoms with one slap of its tail, and stave in the planks of a ship with one blow of its thick skull;—that such a monster can be caught and killed by man, is most wonderful to hear of, but I can tell from experience that it is much more wonderful to see.

Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1034984667

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Fighting the Whales (Esprios Classics) by Robert Michael Ballantyne Pdf

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book Hudson's Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America, and for some time was employed by the publishers Messrs Constable. In 1856 he gave up business to focus on his literary career, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated.

Author : Frank Thomas Bullen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368400903

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The Cruise of the "Cachalot" Round the World After Sperm Whales by Frank Thomas Bullen Pdf

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Author : Farley Mowat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Finback whales
ISBN : OCLC:1011689828

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A Whale for the Killing by Farley Mowat Pdf

Author : Davide Cali
Publisher : Owlkids
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1771471980

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Abigail the Whale by Davide Cali Pdf

Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, "Abigail is a whale", when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things.

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 5314 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547721574

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The Greatest Sea Adventure Novels: 30+ Maritime Novels, Pirate Tales & Seafaring Stories by R. M. Ballantyne Pdf

This meticulously edited and carefully crafted sea adventure collection by R. M. Ballantyne contains thrilling maritime tales from all over the globe; from cold Polar Regions to hot South Seas. Table of Contents: The Coral Island The Red Eric Fighting the Whales Fast in the Ice Gascoyne The Lifeboat The Lighthouse Shifting Winds Saved by the Lifeboat Erling the Bold The Battle and the Breeze The Cannibal Islands Sunk at Sea The Pirate City The Story of the Rock Under the Waves Jarwin and Cuffy Philosopher Jack The Lonely Island The Giant of the North The Madman and the Pirate The Battery and the Boiler The Young Trawler The Island Queen The Lively Poll Red Rooney The Eagle Cliff The Crew of the Water Wagtail Blown to Bits Charlie to the Rescue The Hot Swamp

Author : R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339538580

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Fighting the Whales by R. M. Ballantyne Pdf

"Fighting the Whales" by R. M. Ballantyne. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Peter Heller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1416546138

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The Whale Warriors by Peter Heller Pdf

Author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Dog Stars For the crew of the eco-pirate ship the Farley Mowat, any day saving a whale is a good day to die. In The Whale Warriors, veteran adventure writer Peter Heller takes us on a hair-raising journey with a vigilante crew on their mission to stop illegal Japanese whaling in the stormy, remote seas off the forbidding shores of Antarctica. The Farley is the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and captained by its founder, the radical environmental enforcer Paul Watson. The Japanese, who are hunting endangered whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, in violation of several international laws, know he means business: Watson has sunk eight whaling ships to the bottom of the sea. For two months, Heller was aboard the vegan attack vessel as it stalked the Japanese whaling fleet through the howling gales and treacherous ice off the pristine Antarctic coast. The ship is all black, flies under a Jolly Roger, and is outfitted with a helicopter, fast assault Zodiacs, and a seven-foot blade attached to the bow, called the can opener. As Watson and his crew see it, the plight of the whales is also about the larger crisis of the oceans and the eleventh hour of life as we know it on Earth. The exploitation of endangered whales is emblematic of a terrible overexploitation of the seas that is now entering its desperate denouement. The oceans may be easy to ignore because they are literally under the surface, but scientists believe that the world's oceans are on the verge of total ecosystem collapse. Our own survival is in the balance. With Force 8 gales, monstrous seas, and a crew composed of professional gamblers, Earthfirst! forest activists, champion equestrians, and ex-military, the action never stops. In the ice-choked water a swimmer has minutes to live. The Japanese factory ship is ten times the tonnage of the Farley. The sailors on board both ships know that there will be no rescue in this desolate part of the ocean. Watson presses his enemy while Japan threatens to send down defense aircraft and warships, Australia appeals for calm, New Zealand dispatches military surveillance aircraft, the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence issues a piracy warning, and international media begin to track the developing whale war. For the Sea Shepherds there is no compromise. If the charismatic, intelligent Great Whales cannot be saved, there is no hope for the rest of the planet. Watson aims his ship like a slow torpedo and gives the order: "Tell the crew, collision in two minutes." In 35-foot seas, it is a deadly game of Antarctic chicken in which the stakes cannot be higher.