The Whalers by A. B. C. Whipple

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Profusely illustrated text examines the history of the whaling industry and discusses the ships, the lives of the whalers, and typical voyages.

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Canonical title: The Whalers

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 338.3 — Society, government, & culture Economics Production Water products; Fish, ice, etc.
LCC: SH381 .W54 — Agriculture Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling Fisheries Whaling

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Languages: Dutch, English, French, German
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The Whalers

by A. B. C. Whipple

Series:Time-Life: The Seafarers

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