Murphy, Jim, - Gone A-Whaling: the lure of the sea and the hunt for the great whale.

NY, Clarion, (1998). 1st ptg. VG in VG DJ. Told from perspective of adventurous boys who eagerly signed aboard whaling ships, traces path of the American whaling. industry from first hunts when whales were plentiful to ravagiing and near devastation of whales in late 19th to early 20th centuries. Compelling journal entries and letters home bring to life these boys' life at sea including rare photos, line drawings & engravings.

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