The Eventful Narrative of Capt. William Stockell, of His Travels, of His Various and Signal Engagements in the Land and Naval Service of His Britannic ... and Achievements in the Whale Fishery

This memoir by William Stockell recounts his adventures as a sailor and whaler during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Stockell served in the British Navy during the American Revolution and later in the United States Navy, and also worked as an Arctic whaler. His book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a seafarer during this period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.