Frank T. Bullen

Published in 1899, this book of reminiscences and sketches of life at sea was written, according to the author in his preface, "to reproduce for shore-dwellers... a few out of the innumerable multitude of ways in which the sea has spoken to me during my long acquaintance with it."

Published in 1900, this engaging guidebook was written for anyone interested in going to sea or simply curious about the work of sailors. Drawing on his own experience and extensive research, the author outlines the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities of various members of the ship's company, creating an evocative portrait of a sailor's life.

This thrilling 1897 memoir reads like a novel as Bullen recounts his two years aboard the Cachalot, hunting sperm whales. Packed full of adventure, it also provides vivid glimpse into the bygone age of great sailing ships and the whaling industry-and the era's fascination with the whale.