Fighting the Whales by Robert Michael Ballantyne
by Loyal Books
January 2, 2025 11:00 am
A fatherless boy joins the crew of a whaling ship in order to earn a living for himself and his mother. Beyond being a fascinating depiction of a now-alien time, occupation, and culture, it’s also a rousing adventure story. One is left with the impression that hunting and catching a whale in a sailing ship was akin to you or me being stalked, ambushed, and killed by a shoebox full of mice.
Recent Episodes
01 In Trouble, To Begin With.
7 months ago02 At Sea.
7 months ago03 Our First Battle.
7 months ago04 ‘Cutting-in the Blubber’ and ‘Trying out the Oil’.
7 months ago05 A Storm, a Man Overboard, and a Rescue.
7 months ago06 The Whale – Fighting Bulls, Etc.
7 months ago07 Tom’s Wisdom – Another Great Battle.
7 months ago08 Death on the Sea.
7 months ago09 News from Home – A Gam.
7 months ago10 Return Home.
7 months ago