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The Cruise of the ‘Cachalot’

by Frank T. Bullen

A sailor’s vivid global account of life, labour and danger aboard a whaling ship.

10 hr estimatedB2–C1 Linden levelRead now availability24 chapters
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About this book

Bullen recounts a global voyage aboard a sperm-whaling ship with vivid detail about labour, danger and ocean life. The book describes animal killing and includes racial and colonial language typical of its period.

First published
1898
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Cruise of the ‘Cachalot’ is calibrated from 40,200 sampled words across 24 chapters: sentences average 27.7 words, 56.6% exceed 24 words and 5.9% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 27.7 words, with 18.6% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

5.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 21 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

24 chapters

  1. 01The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 122 min
  2. 02The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 222 min
  3. 03The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 322 min
  4. 04The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 422 min
  5. 05The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 522 min
  6. 06The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 622 min
  7. 07The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 722 min
  8. 08The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 823 min
  9. 09The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 922 min
  10. 10The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1022 min
  11. 11The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1123 min
  12. 12The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1222 min
  13. 13The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1322 min
  14. 14The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1422 min
  15. 15The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1522 min
  16. 16The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1622 min
  17. 17The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1722 min
  18. 18The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1822 min
  19. 19The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 1922 min
  20. 20The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 2021 min
  21. 21The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 2122 min
  22. 22The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 2222 min
  23. 23The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 2322 min
  24. 24The Cruise of the Cachalot · Part 2410 min
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