One of the finest, most colorful and definitive studies of whaling ever published. Describes whaling trade, rigging, gear and handicrafts; construction and outfitting of ships, with fascinating details and anecdotes about whales and whaling waters, whaling men, methods of attack, crafts and routines, much more. Richly illustrated with 133 halftones, 17 line illustrations. Introduction by Robert Cushman Murphy. Bibliography.
ISBN: | 9780486268545 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
Imprint: | Dover Publications |
Published date: | 27 Apr 1992 |
DEWEY: | 639.2809744 |
DEWEY edition: | 20 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 156 |
Weight: | 444g |
Height: | 234mm |
Width: | 163mm |
Spine width: | 16mm |