1857 1ed Arctic Whaleman Whale Fishing Hunting Eskimo Costumes Northern Lights
Lewis Holmes’ ‘The Arctic Whaleman’ is a rare, 19th-century account of fishing and whaling in the Arctic regions. This book includes observations of fascinating geographical and scientific discoveries such as the Northern Lights, uninhabited islands, and icebergs! However, this book was also written as a way to discuss the history of whaling, Eskimo culture, the zoological information of a whale, and an important section on the manufacturing of whale oil.
1857 1ed Arctic Whaleman Whale Fishing Hunting Eskimo Costumes Northern Lights
Lewis Holmes’ ‘The Arctic Whaleman’ is a rare, 19th-century account of fishing and whaling in the Arctic regions. This book includes observations of fascinating geographical and scientific discoveries such as the Northern Lights, uninhabited islands, and icebergs! However, this book was also written as a way to discuss the history of whaling, Eskimo culture, the zoological information of a whale, and an important section on the manufacturing of whale oil.
Item number: #11493
Price: $499
HOLMES, Lewis
The Arctic Whaleman : Or, Winter in the Arctic Ocean
Boston : Wentworth, 1857. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 296, [4]
- 15 illustrations
- Provenance: Handwritten – H. Bryant, South Stukely
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)
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11493
Category
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
HOLMES, Lewis
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete