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History Of The American Whale Fishery From Its Earliest Inception To The Year 1876

History Of The American Whale Fishery From Its Earliest Inception To The Year 1876

Starbuck, Alexander

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Genealogy & HeraldryReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 9354414621
ISBN13: 9789354414626
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Feb 8 2021
Pages: 784
Weight: 2.49
Height: 1.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From the storm-lashed decks of Nantucket sloops to the silent, icy reaches of the Pacific, the saga of American whaling is a story of ambition, peril, and astonishing resilience. History Of The American Whale Fishery From Its Earliest Inception To The Year 1876 by Alexander Starbuck stands as the definitive historical whaling chronicle-an enduring reference for maritime history researchers, collectors, and anyone drawn to the drama of the open sea. Here, the rise and fall of the American whaling industry is charted in vivid, meticulous detail, capturing the economic tides that shaped 19th century New England whaling ports, the daring whaling voyages and ships that inspired literary classics, and the intricate whale fishery statistics that reveal the true scale of an industry once vital to the nation. Starbuck's work is more than a nautical economic history; it is a complete whaling reference, gathering together the facts, figures, and stories that illuminate the real world behind Moby-Dick's myth. Every page brings the reader closer to the men and communities whose fortunes rose and fell with the whales' migration. As a cornerstone of maritime history reference books, this volume offers both sweeping narrative and scrupulous data, making it indispensable for those seeking the authentic background to American whaling's golden age. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual explorer of the past or a dedicated student of starbuck whaling history, this book invites you to witness the epic scale and human cost of a vanished era.

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