| Author |
Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon), 1862-1939 |
| Title |
Modern Whaling & Bear-Hunting
A record of present-day whaling with up-to-date appliances in many parts of the world, and of bear and seal hunting in the Arctic regions
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co,1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
"With 110 illustrations chiefly from drawings & photographs by the author"
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Modern Whaling & Bear-Hunting" by W. G. Burn Murdoch is a record of present-day whaling techniques and practices, as well as bear and seal hunting in the Arctic regions, written in the early 20th century. The text appears to focus on detailing the author's experiences in whaling, providing insights into the equipment, challenges, and the hunting culture surrounding these endeavors. The opening of the work introduces readers to the steamer Haldane as it prepares for a whale hunt in the Shetland island region, highlighting the process of lancing a whale and the camaraderie among the crew as they discuss plans for future whaling expeditions. The narrative captures the anticipation and excitement of modern whaling, emphasizing the differences between traditional methods and the innovations that have transformed the industry. Readers are also drawn into the practical aspects of whaling, from ship design to hunting strategies, as the author intertwines his experiences with the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| LoC Class |
SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling
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| Subject |
Arctic regions -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Whaling
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| Subject |
Bear hunting -- Arctic regions
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| Subject |
Sealing -- Arctic regions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67446 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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