Bibliograph

The whale, [in search of the giants of the sea], Philip Hoare

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The whale, [in search of the giants of the sea], Philip Hoare

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eng

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Main title

The whale

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Oclc number

471821541

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Philip Hoare

Sub title

[in search of the giants of the sea]

Summary

A lively travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the king of the sea. Since his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, author Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and natural history, this book is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession. Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have never been seen before--Hoare's sparkling account of swimming with these incredible behemoths will delight wildlife aficionados. And following in Ishmael's footsteps, he explores the troubled history of man and whale; visits the historic whaling locales of New Bedford, Nantucket, and the Azores; and traces the whale's cultural history from Jonah to Free Willy

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