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What is The Hunted Whale about?

The lethal industry that lit the world, explained and illustrated by precise photographs of its weapons and equipment. The Hunted Whale is a spectacular photographic exploration of the material culture of American whaling in the age of sail. Before the coming of steam and diesel ships with instruments of mechanized slaughter, the hunt was a relatively even contest between two wily mammalsman and the sperm whale. The danger that lurked in each hunt can be seen in the ultra-light cedar construction of the whale boat that the men beached on the living whales back. The gnarled and twisted shapes of surviving harpoons document the tenacity of the hunters as well as the wounded whales manic attempt to break free. Many aspects of the sperm whales unusual physiology are illustrated here, as are the whalers personal hats, gloves, and scrimshawthe intricate carvings he made on the whales teeth. Expertly curated and beautifully shot, this magnificent photo essay takes the viewer to the New England ports of a fledgling America as it struggled to dominate a global industry. Amazing facts, explanatory notes, and tales from the sea, representing the fruit of years of research, accompany James McG

Author

McGuane, James P.

Publisher

New York ; London: W. W. Norton & Company

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780393069129

Subjects

Agriculture, History, Stem

Rating

4.7 / 5 (12 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14