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A History Of The Whale Fisheries: From The Basque Fisheries Of The Tenth Century To The Hunting Of The Finner Whale At The Present Date (1921)

A History Of The Whale Fisheries: From The Basque Fisheries Of The Tenth Century To The Hunting Of The Finner Whale At The Present Date (1921)

Jenkins, James Travis

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164130609
ISBN13: 9781164130604
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of the Whale Fisheries is a comprehensive account of the whale hunting industry from its early beginnings in the Basque fisheries of the tenth century to the present day hunting of the finner whale. Written by James Travis Jenkins in 1921, the book provides a detailed overview of the development of the whale fishing industry, including the various methods used to catch whales, the economics of the industry, and the impact of whale hunting on the environment. The book also explores the cultural and social significance of whale hunting, including the role of whales in mythology and folklore. Overall, A History of the Whale Fisheries is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the whaling industry and its impact on society and the environment.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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