The American Whaleman: A Study of Life and Labour in the Whaling Industry

PUBLISHER
Longman's, Green and Co. New York, London, Toronto.

BINDING
Tan cloth boards with black title patches and corners, gilt lettering

BOOK CONDITION
Boards are generally worn, with some scuffing and bumped corners. Hinges a little weak, but binding secure. Slight browning to leaves, otherwise printed pages and images remain largely clear and little marked.

DUST JACKET
In very worn condition, with tearing, creasing and some small pieces missing. Generally stained and discoloured. Preserved in removable book wrap.

EDITION
First edition 1928.

DESCRIPTION
A social and economic history, based on extensive first hand evidence. Illustrated with over twenty reproductions of paintings, photographs, drawings and a log book. Numerous tables of data. 355 pp. 8vo.

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