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 Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon) 1862-1939 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) "With 110 illustrations chiefly from drawings & photographs by the author" Release date is 2022-02-19 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) Originally published: United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co, 1917 Arctic regions -- Description and travel Whaling Bear hunting -- Arctic regions Sealing -- Arctic regions G SH United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co, 1917 https://archive.org/details/modernwhalingbea00burnrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67446 https://archive.org/details/modernwhalingbea00burnrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67446 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134546.0 67446