Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my So Plus members.

This is another true story about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Yeah, the famous author and creator of Sherlock Holmes.

Way back in bonus episode number seven,

I told you how he hopped on a ship in 1881,

and he had some wild adventures in West Africa.

In this episode, you'll hear about his wild adventures

on a whaling ship in the Arctic Ocean.

You'll learn about the difference between a whale ship and a whale boat,

the methods and drama of old-time whalers,

and the meaning of several whaling terms,

such as a Nantucket sleigh ride,

a clumsy cleat and a donkey man.

Now, this episode does include discussion and scenarios about seal hunting and whale hunting.

But don't worry, it doesn't include any detailed descriptions of graphic violence.

In the near future, I'll stitch these two episodes together so you can enjoy an extended

Silk Plus bonus episode all about the wild adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

But for now, lean back, put up your feet, and allow some calm history to distract and relax

your overactive brain squirrels.

The 1880 Arctic Whaling Voyage of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

You'd think that an episode about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would focus on his most famous achievement,

the creation of his character, Sherlock Holmes.

Nah, you can get that elsewhere.

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