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A literary novel that follows the coming-of-age journey of a young South African boy named Peter as he matures through intense physical and emotional challenges set against both land and sea environments. Central to the story are the dramatic conflicts and relationships he encounters with a fanatical whaling captain, a Zulu stoker, a renowned white hunter, and the hunter’s daughter, each representing different obsessions, beliefs and approaches to life. Through his experiences aboard ship and onshore, Peter witnesses greed, power struggles, fanaticism and the complexities of human nature as he confronts the demands of a changing world. The narrative blends adventure with deeper themes about humanity’s relationship with nature, the beauty and brutality of the whale hunt, and the moral questions it raises about ambition, respect for life and personal growth. Good condition. Hardcover, 22cm x 14cm, 318 pages.