Uncle Philip's Conversations With The Young People About The Whale Fishery, And Polar Regions (1837)

by Francis L. Hawks and Francis Lister Hawks

Book Overview

Uncle Philip's Conversations with the Young People about the Whale Fishery, and Polar Regions is a book written by Francis Lister Hawks and published in 1837. The book is a collection of conversations between Uncle Philip and a group of young people about the whale fishery and the polar regions. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the whale fishery and the polar regions.The book provides a detailed account of the whale fishery, including the history of the industry, the different types of whales that are hunted, and the techniques used to catch them. It also provides a fascinating insight into the polar regions, including the geography, climate, and wildlife of these remote areas.Through these conversations, Uncle Philip teaches the young people about the importance of the whale fishery and the polar regions, as well as the dangers and challenges that are faced by those who venture into these areas. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages.Overall, Uncle Philip's Conversations with the Young People about the Whale Fishery, and Polar Regions is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into two important aspects of our world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the whale fishery or the polar regions.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120048613
• ISBN13: 9781120048615
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"