Gone a-whaling the lure of the sea and the hunt for the great whale

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.

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Main Author: Murphy, Jim, 1947-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Clarion Books, ©1998.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Awards:ALA Notable Children's Book, 1999.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-200) and index.
ISBN:0395698472
9780395698471
0618432434
9780618432431
Author Notes:Jim Murphy's nonfiction books have received numerous awards, among them the Sibert Medal, three Orbis Pictus awards, the Margaret A. Edwards award, and two Newbery Honors. Jim also was a finalist for the National Book Award. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jim lives in Maplewood, NJ, with his family.