Whaling Around Australia
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: Max Colwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson., 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Whaling Around Australia chronicles the compelling and often brutal history of the whaling industry in Australian waters. This authoritative account details the ships, the men, and the methods employed in the pursuit of whales, presenting a vivid picture of a bygone era. It uncovers the economic drivers and environmental impacts of this significant maritime activity, illustrating its profound influence on the nation's development. Colwell's meticulous research instructs readers on the challenges faced by whalers and the eventual decline of the industry. The narrative offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal chapter in Australia's past, arguing for a deeper understanding of its complex legacy.
Author: Max Colwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson., 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Whaling Around Australia chronicles the compelling and often brutal history of the whaling industry in Australian waters. This authoritative account details the ships, the men, and the methods employed in the pursuit of whales, presenting a vivid picture of a bygone era. It uncovers the economic drivers and environmental impacts of this significant maritime activity, illustrating its profound influence on the nation's development. Colwell's meticulous research instructs readers on the challenges faced by whalers and the eventual decline of the industry. The narrative offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal chapter in Australia's past, arguing for a deeper understanding of its complex legacy.