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| Whales, Ice, and Men: The History of Whaling in the Western Arctic
by John R. Bockstoce
| | List Price: | $40.00 |  | | 2 New starting at: | $49.50 | | 4 Used starting at: | $21.25 | | 1 Collectible starting at: | $150.00 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 866055 | | Studio: | University of Washington Press | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 400 | | Publication Date: | December 31, 1969 | | Publisher: | University of Washington Press |
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)
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a classic piece of work 
This is THE book to read about Yankee bowhead whaling in the western arctic. Bockstoce is not only a great scholar, he when whaling with the Point Hope Native hunters in the 1960s (prior to the Marine Mammal Protection Act), and has sailed and boated through most of the western Arctic where Yankee whaling took place.
October 14, 2007 | |
Colourful & Precise
Comprehensively researched, this book provides a complete history of whaling in Alaska, from its inception to its demise. Whaling was an important part of American history, a unique part that is forever gone, and deserves examination, despite our present sentiments on the subject. Mr. Bockstoce's history is thorough and provides considerable detail, and delves into a wide range of issues, from economic factors to the impact on the Native population. Still, the book is more than history. What makes it fascinating reading are the anecdotes and personal glimpses into the lives of the people who were involved. Whatever else they were, they did not lack for courage and perseverance. It's their stories, funny, strange, gruesome, or just colorful, that make the lost ships and abandoned harbors and history come to life. Overall, an great read for anyone with an interest in a clear and concisely-written history that includes personalities as well as data.
July 16, 2000 | |
An extremely well organized and interesting history.
This book is the best one I have read about the history of whaling. It gives the reader a perspective that others sometimes do not. It is well illustrated and gives you the feel that you are actually part of the history Mr. Bockstoce is presenting. You understand how and why the Arctic whaling industry thrived and finally met its demise.
May 05, 1998 | |
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