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Gone a-whaling

the lure of the sea and the hunt for the great whale

by Murphy, Jim

HistoryJuvenile literatureWhalingBoy whalersWhaling, juvenile literature

Surveys the history of the whaling industry from its earliest days to the present, focusing on the young boys who managed to sign on for whaling voyages.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library