The Presence of Whales: Contemporary Writings on the Whale

by Frank Stewart

Book Overview

Frank Stewart, an observer, writer, storyteller, and lover of whales gathers the most compelling contemporary essays on cetaceans in the first anthology to bring together many of the foremost marine scientists and nature writers, including Diane Ackerman, Barry Lopez, Farley Mowat, Faith McNulty, and Jonathan White. The essays are organized in five sections that celebrates our ongoing fascination with these fragile giants. Sharing the World of Giants...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882404644
• ISBN13: 9780882404646
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The Presence of Whales

Poignant and deeply satisfying. After reading just one chapter I ordered another copy to give as a gift.