Publisher's Synopsis
The Whale Ship Book by Joseph T. Higgins is a comprehensive guide to the history, design, and operation of 19th-century whaling ships. The book covers the various types of vessels used in the whaling industry, including schooners, brigs, and ships, and provides detailed information on their construction, rigging, and equipment. It also explores the daily life of whalers at sea, from the dangerous and grueling work of hunting whales to the routines and rituals that sustained them during long voyages. The Whale Ship Book draws on a wealth of primary sources, including logbooks, journals, and letters, to give readers a vivid sense of what it was like to be a whaler in the 1800s. With its engaging prose and rich illustrations, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in maritime history, whaling, or the development of seafaring technology.The Distinguishing Details Of Old Time Whale Ships With A Complete Description Of A Typical Whaler And Working Plans Of The Famous Alice Mandell.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.
