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100 1 _aGrant, Gordon,
_d1875-1962
245 1 0 _aGreasy luck
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-12-14
508 _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Greasy Luck: A Whaling Sketch Book" by Gordon Grant is a richly illustrated account of the whaling industry, likely written in the early 20th century. This book combines art and commentary, offering vivid depictions and descriptions of whaling practices and the life of whalemen, encapsulating a significant period of maritime history. It is not merely an artistic endeavor but also a historical document that illuminates the culture and challenges of whaling during a time when it was a vital industry in New England and beyond. In "Greasy Luck," Grant takes readers on a detailed journey through the whaling life, beginning with the preparation for a voyage and the intricate crew dynamics on board. The narrative explores various aspects of whaling, such as the construction and operation of whaleboats, the techniques for capturing whales, and the brutal realities of the trade. Readers are introduced to the roles of different crew members, from the captain to the harpooneers, and the skills required to navigate the dangers of hunting whales in open waters. Through a series of illustrations and descriptions, Grant preserves the spirit and struggles of this once-thriving industry, while also hinting at the impending decline of whaling as a profession and the environmental consequences of overharvesting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cJamaica, NY: Caravan Maritime Books, 1932
653 _aWhaling
653 _aWhaling in art
700 1 _aMcFee, William,
_d1881-1966
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74903
999 _c115628
_d115628