Tales of Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, and all along shore.
Eighty years ashore and afloat, or, The thrilling adventures of Uncle Jethro. Embracing the remarkable episodes in a life of toil and danger, on land and sea.
By E. C. Cornell.

Description

Main Author

Cornell, E. C.

Language(s)

English

Published

Boston, A. F. Graves [c1873]

Subjects

Ripley, Jethro, > Ripley, Jethro, / b. 1793.
Whaling.
Seafaring life.
Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)
Atlantic Coast (U.S.) > Atlantic Coast (U.S.) / Description and travel.

Summary

Experiences of Jethro Ripley, mainly in the Atlantic coast trade, but including an account of a whaling voyage around Cape Horn. The narrative is in the first person.

Physical Description

253 p. incl. front. (port.) plates. 19 1/2 cm.

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