The Making Of Zimri Bunker: A Story Of Nantucket In The Early Days (1899)

The Making of Zimri Bunker: A Story of Nantucket in the Early Days is a historical novel by William Joseph Long, published in 1899. The story is set in the early days of Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, and follows the life of a young boy named Zimri Bunker.Zimri is born into a poor family, but his intelligence and determination lead him to become a successful whaler and businessman. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including the loss of his father at a young age and the difficult life of a whaler.The novel paints a vivid picture of life in early Nantucket, including the island's whaling industry, its religious and cultural traditions, and its close-knit community. Long's writing is rich in detail and captures the spirit of a bygone era.Overall, The Making of Zimri Bunker is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Nantucket and the life of a remarkable young man.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.