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A Sack of Shakings

by Frank Thomas Bullen

Level C1 · AdvancedAdventure37 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
37 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Amidst the serene Pacific, a majestic bull sperm whale and his harem navigate the perils of the deep, nurturing new life while preparing to face the harsh Antarctic and the lurking threat of mankind. Dive into a gripping oceanic adventure.

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Contents

37 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Preface
03THE ORPHAN
04A PORPOISE MYTH
05CATS ON BOARD SHIP
06THE OLD EAST INDIAMAN
07THE FLOOR OF THE SEA
08SHAKESPEARE AND THE SEA
09THE SKIPPER OF THE “AMULET”
10AMONG THE ENCHANTED ISLES
11SOCIABLE FISH
12ALLIGATORS AND MAHOGANY

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