James Fenimore Cooper 
The Sea Lions [EPUB ebook] 

This whaling adventure from beloved American author James Fenimore Cooper works on two levels. On the surface, it’s an exciting maritime action-adventure tale recounting the twin voyages of two different ships seeking bounty and treasure in the waters around Antarctica. On a deeper level, it’s a thought-provoking allegory about how adverse circumstances can impact people differently based on their character and spirit.