The Whalers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A. B. C. Whipple And The Editors Of Time-Life Books
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor nick/tears on fep.
The Whalers chronicles the perilous and often brutal history of the whaling industry, presenting a vivid account of the ships, the hunts, and the lives of the men who pursued these leviathans across the world's oceans. This compelling narrative illustrates the evolution of whaling techniques and the economic forces that drove this dangerous profession. It details the cultural impact of whaling on coastal communities and uncovers the challenges faced by those who spent years at sea. The book offers a comprehensive look at an era defined by daring voyages and immense profits, ultimately documenting the decline of an industry that once dominated maritime commerce.
Author: A. B. C. Whipple And The Editors Of Time-Life Books
Binding: Hardback
Published: Time-Life Books, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor nick/tears on fep.
The Whalers chronicles the perilous and often brutal history of the whaling industry, presenting a vivid account of the ships, the hunts, and the lives of the men who pursued these leviathans across the world's oceans. This compelling narrative illustrates the evolution of whaling techniques and the economic forces that drove this dangerous profession. It details the cultural impact of whaling on coastal communities and uncovers the challenges faced by those who spent years at sea. The book offers a comprehensive look at an era defined by daring voyages and immense profits, ultimately documenting the decline of an industry that once dominated maritime commerce.