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Life on a Greenland Whaler - Arthur Conan Doyle's Autobiography - cover
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Life on a Greenland Whaler - Arthur Conan Doyle's Autobiography

Arthur Conan Doyle

Editora: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Before the world knew him as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle embarked on a harrowing, ice-crusted adventure that would shape his grit and narrative voice—Life on a Greenland Whaler is the vivid, firsthand account of that early voyage. As a young medical student, Doyle volunteered as ship's doctor aboard an Arctic whaling vessel bound for the treacherous waters off Greenland. What unfolds is a thrilling memoir of brutal cold, raw survival, the hunt for whales amid towering icebergs, and the camaraderie—and chaos—of life among rugged sailors. Written with the sharp eye of a born storyteller, Doyle captures the awe and terror of the frozen frontier, immersing readers in the brutal yet strangely beautiful world of 19th-century whaling. This rare glimpse into Doyle's real-life exploits is a maritime adventure as gripping as any Holmesian mystery.
Disponível desde: 01/08/2025.
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