Whaling And Fishing (1855)

by Charles Bernard Nordhoff and Charles Nordhoff

Book Overview

Whaling and Fishing is a book written by Charles Nordhoff and originally published in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the whaling and fishing industries during the mid-19th century. Nordhoff explores the history of whaling and fishing, the methods used by these industries, and the daily lives of those who worked in them. He also discusses the impact of these industries on the environment and the economy. The book includes vivid descriptions of life on board whaling and fishing vessels, including the dangers and hardships faced by the crews. Nordhoff's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of whaling and fishing, as well as those interested in maritime history more broadly.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: 1164193716
• ISBN13: 9781164193715
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"