Author: Bullen, F.T. Title: The Cruise of the "Cachalot": Round the World after Sperm Whales
Description: Smith, Elder & Co. 1901 xx, 379, frontis, 7 b/w plates, folding map. . HB. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, gilt vignette to front board, gilt title to spine. Cloth rubbed/scuffed, with some wear to extremities and rear joint; a few spots and light stains to boards. Occasional light foxing. Gift inscription to half-title (dated 1902). Good.. Ninth impression (Second edition). ' ... an attempt has been made - it is believed for the first time - to give an account of the cruise of a South Sea whaler from the seaman's standpoint.' - Preface..
Keywords: South Seas; Whaling
Price: GBP 25.00 = appr. US$ 35.70 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: S57937
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