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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Black Hands, White Sails Black Hands, White Sails Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement. OL14860525W
Gone a-whaling Gone a-whaling Murphy, Jim 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. OL15054250W
New England whaler New England whaler Robert F. Baldwin Surveys the New England whaling industry in the 1700s and 1800s, describing the ships that were used, daily life and traditions of the whalers, the dangers they faced, and more. OL1874072W
Hunted mammals of the sea Hunted mammals of the sea Robert M. McClung Discusses the characteristics of whales, porpoises, polar bears, and other mammals of the sea, the human exploitation of these animals, and efforts to preserve and increase their numbers. OL3297846W