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""Extracts From The Journal Of John A. States, Stonington, Connecticut: On A Whaling Voyage, 1844-1846"" is a book that features selected entries from the journal of John A. States, a whaler from Stonington, Connecticut. The journal covers his experiences during a two-year whaling voyage from 1844 to 1846. The book provides a firsthand account of the day-to-day life of a whaler during this time period, including the dangers and excitement of hunting whales, the long periods of isolation at sea, and the relationships between crew members. The book also includes historical context and background information on whaling during the mid-19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of whaling, maritime life, or the experiences of sailors during this time period.A Visit At Pitcairn's Island. The Marine Historical Association, V1, No. 4, November 20, 1931.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.