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The best history of American whaling to come along in a generation. Nathaniel Philbrick
This engrossing account ... at once grand and quirky, entertaining and informative (Publishers Weekly) delivers the fascinating 300-year history of American whaling, integrating literary, social, and economic history into an epic account of this once-vital industry.
Mr. Dolin handles this long, complex tale with great skill, both as a historian and as a writer. John Steele Gordon, Wall Street Journal
[A] richly detailed history of industrial American whaling.... Dolin succeeds admirably. Bruce Barcott, New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice
Unfortunately this item is either out of print or no longer available from our regular suppliers, we can no longer obtain stock of this item, and have sold out of stock in our stores. You may be interested in our similar titles below. | ISBN 13: | 9780393331578 |
| ISBN 10: | 0393331571 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Released: | 01/08/2008 |
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