A Sack of Shakings by Frank Thomas Bullen
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"A Sack of Shakings" by Frank T. Bullen is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays draw on the author’s experiences at sea and explore various topics related to the ocean, its creatures, and maritime life. The opening portion introduces readers to an engaging narrative about a school of sperm whales, focusing on themes of family, survival, and the harsh realities of life beneath the waves. The
beginning of the work captures a tranquil moment in the Pacific Ocean, where a troop of sperm whales enjoys a peaceful existence until they face an unexpected attack from whalers. As the scene unfolds, it vividly describes the majestic and delicate nature of these creatures, particularly the newly-born calf who becomes orphaned amidst the chaos of destruction. This opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of marine life, touched by the balance between the beauty of nature and the cruelty of survival at sea. Bullen’s descriptive style effectively immerses the reader in the ocean's depths, hinting at the complexities of the ecosystems and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Sack of Shakings |
| Contents | The orphan -- A porpoise myth -- Cats on board ship -- The old East Indiaman -- The floor of the sea -- Shakespeare and the sea -- The skipper of the "Amulet" -- Among the Enchanted Isles -- Sociable fish -- Alligators and mahogany -- Country life on board ship -- "The way of a ship" -- Sea etiquette -- Waves -- A battleship of to-day -- Nat's monkey -- Big game at sea -- A sea change -- Last voyage of the "Sarah Jane" -- Sea-superstitions -- Ocean winds -- The sea in the New Testament -- The polity of a battleship -- The privacy of the sea -- The voices of the sea -- The calling of Captain Ramirez -- Marathon of the seals -- Ocean currents -- The undying romance of the sea -- Sailors' pets -- The survivors -- Beneath the surface -- By way of amends -- The mystery of the "Solander" -- Our amphibious army. |
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Produced by MWS, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Seafaring life |
| Subject | English essays |
| Subject | Ocean |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63559-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 735 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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