| Description | Hardbacked handwritten journal describing David Cardno's early years on sailing ships, whaling and sealing in the artic. Journals start by describing stowaway attempts, his first voyage on the Lord Saltoun to Baffin Island, description of life on whaling ships and at stations and description of whale and seal hunting. Ships mentioned include Lord Saltoun, Isabella, Eclipse, Jan Meyer, Lizzy and Polar Star. Written between 1910 and 1930. |