Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Northern Whale-fishery

The Northern Whale-fishery

Scoresby, William

Paperback

AgricultureGeneral European HistoryMarine Life

ISBN10: 1023586088
ISBN13: 9781023586085
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Venture into the perilous world of 19th-century Arctic whaling with William Scoresby's The northern whale-fishery. This meticulously prepared edition offers a detailed look into the historical whale fishery and the challenging lives of those who pursued whales in the Arctic regions. Explore the technology and techniques employed in this demanding industry, gaining insights into maritime history and the relationship between humans and marine life.

Scoresby's work provides invaluable firsthand knowledge of whaling practices and the natural history of whales themselves. A significant resource for understanding animal husbandry in a historical context and the broader history of European exploration and industry, The northern whale-fishery remains a compelling testament to a bygone era. Discover the realities of this demanding and dangerous profession in this essential work on whaling in the Arctic.

2 different editions

Also available

Also from

Scoresby, William

View All

Also in

Marine Life

View All