Whale Ships and Whaling: A Pictorial History

by George Francis Dow

Book Overview

The mystery, excitement, and romance of whaling have fired the human imagination since ancient times. And although many books have been written about whales and whaling, few have presented as comprehensive a pictorial survey of the whale ships of all periods as the present -- and now rare -- volume. Over 200 vintage engravings, drawings, and photographs depict a magnificent fleet of barks, brigs, cutters, and other whaling vessels, including interior...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486248089
• ISBN13: 9780486248080
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.2"