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The book ""Thrilling Adventures Of The Whaler Alcyone: Killing Man Eating Sharks In The Indian Ocean, Hunting Kangaroos In Australia"" by George Barker was published in 1916. The book is a thrilling account of the adventures of the whaling vessel Alcyone as it sails through the Indian Ocean and Australia. The author, George Barker, was a sailor on board the Alcyone and provides a first-hand account of the dangers and excitement of whaling.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the Alcyone's encounters with man-eating sharks in the Indian Ocean. The crew of the Alcyone…mehr

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The book ""Thrilling Adventures Of The Whaler Alcyone: Killing Man Eating Sharks In The Indian Ocean, Hunting Kangaroos In Australia"" by George Barker was published in 1916. The book is a thrilling account of the adventures of the whaling vessel Alcyone as it sails through the Indian Ocean and Australia. The author, George Barker, was a sailor on board the Alcyone and provides a first-hand account of the dangers and excitement of whaling.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the Alcyone's encounters with man-eating sharks in the Indian Ocean. The crew of the Alcyone faces many challenges as they hunt these dangerous predators, including close calls and injuries. The author's vivid descriptions of the sharks and the crew's bravery in facing them make for an exciting read.The second part of the book details the Alcyone's stop in Australia, where the crew goes kangaroo hunting. The author describes the Australian landscape and wildlife in detail, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. The kangaroo hunting scenes are thrilling and showcase the crew's hunting skills.Overall, ""Thrilling Adventures Of The Whaler Alcyone"" is a captivating read that transports readers to a time when whaling was a dangerous and exciting profession. The author's first-hand account of the Alcyone's adventures is both thrilling and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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