An Arctic Whaling Diary.

  • Toronto: University of Toronto Press, (1984)
By Comer, George.
Toronto: University of Toronto Press, (1984). First edition. Hudson Bay whaling in the schooner Era, 1903-1905. Some wonderful photos of Inuit people and whaling operations accompany Comer’s detailed entries. Editor W. Gillies Ross has provided helpful annotations regarding the particulars of this branch of the whale fishery. The book has become quite scarce. The only copy online as of 4/4/2026 is offered at $254. This copy in about fine condition.. b/w plates, charts/. xi, (21 pp photos and charts) 271 pp.

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Title

An Arctic Whaling Diary.

Author

Comer, George.

Condition

Fine

Publisher

University of Toronto Press: Toronto

Date

(1984)


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