The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales by Frank T. Bullen
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CHAPTER III - FISHING BEGINS
The cleanliness of a whale-ship--No skulking--Porpoise-fishing --Cannibals--Cooking operations--Boat-drill--A good look-out-- "Black-fishing"--Roguery in all trades--Plenty of fresh beef-- The nursery of American whalemen. CHAPTER IV - BAD WEATHER Nautical routine--The first gale--Comfort versus speed--A grand sea-boat--The Sargasso Sea--Natural history pursuits-- Dolphin--Unconventional fishing--Rumours of a visit to the Cape Verdes--Babel below--No allowance, but not "full and plenty" --Queer washing--Method of sharing rations--The "slop-shop" opened--Our prospects. CHAPTER V - ACTUAL WARFARE. OUR FIRST WHALE Premonitions--Discussion on whaling from unknown premisses-- I wake in a fright--Sperm whales at last--The war begins --Warning--We get fast--and get loose--In trouble--an uncomfortable situation--No Pity-Only one whale--Rigging the "cutting-stage"--Securing the whale alongside. CHAPTER VI - "DIRTY WORK FOR CLEAN MONEY" Goliath in trouble--Commence "cutting-in"--A heavy head-- A tank of spermaceti--Decks running with oil--A "Patent" mincing-machine--Extensive cooking--Dangerous work-- Three tuns of oil--A horrible mess--A thin-skinned monster --A fine mouth of teeth. |
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