The Story Of The New England Whalers (1908)
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ISBN10: 1163987832
ISBN13: 9781163987834
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163987834
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the New England Whalers is a historical book written by John R. Spears in 1908. The book tells the story of the whaling industry in New England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It covers the history of the whaling industry from its early beginnings to its peak in the mid-1800s, and its eventual decline in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives of the whalers and their families, the ships they sailed on, and the dangers they faced while at sea. It also covers the economic impact of the whaling industry on New England and the rest of the world. The author, John R. Spears, was a journalist and historian who specialized in writing about maritime history. He was known for his detailed research and engaging writing style, which is evident in this book. Overall, The Story of the New England Whalers is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of whaling and the maritime industry in New England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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