
A WHALEMAN’S WIFE
WORKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A tender yet restless romance blooms on a quiet Vermont farm, where a shy young man named Rube longs for the affection of Priscilla, a spirited girl with a mind as sharp as the autumn air. Their banter reveals both the simplicity of their world and the undercurrents of doubt that keep love just out of reach, setting the stage for choices that will carry them far beyond the harvest fields.
When Rube finally sets sail on the sturdy whaler Xiphias, the story shifts to the relentless rhythm of the sea, where danger, camaraderie, and a steadfast Christian faith guide his every step. As the whale‑filled horizons unfold, listeners will feel the tug of duty against desire, the awe of towering leviathans, and the quiet resolve of a man whose heart beats both for the ocean’s call and the promise he left behind.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (603K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2021-06-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1857–1915
Raised in poverty and sent to sea as a boy, he turned hard-won experience into vivid stories that brought the dangers and daily life of sailors close to shore-bound readers. Best known for The Cruise of the "Cachalot," he wrote with the authority of someone who had truly lived the life.
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