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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
RRP: $22.95
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| ISBN 13: | 9780393331578 |
| ISBN 10: | 0393331571 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Released: | 01/08/2008 |
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