Whale Ships and Whaling: A Pictorial History

by George Francis Dow

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This comprehensive pictorial survey of whale ships of all periods presents over 200 vintage engravings, drawings, and photographs of barks, brigs, cutters, and other vessels. Images of harpoons, lances, whaling guns, and many other artifacts as well as account of New England's whaling industry are also included. A noted whaling authority provides the well-researched text.

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Whale Ships and Whaling: A Pictorial History
Original publication date
1925

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Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
639.28Applied science & technologyAgricultureHunting, fishing, conservation, related technologiesCommercial fishing, whaling, sealingWhaling
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SH383.2 .D69AgricultureAquaculture. Fisheries. AnglingAquaculture. Fisheries. AnglingFisheriesWhaling
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