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Greasy Luck

A Whaling Sketchbook

Gordon Grant
5
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Pages
144
Year
2013
Language
English

About

Eloquent, accurate account of the American whaling industry as it was for almost two centuries. Entire art and craft of whaling is depicted - from views of the galley and the sight of a whale breaching, to examples of scrimshaw art and a thrilling version of a "Nantucket sleigh ride." 64 plates.

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