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_aGrant, Gordon, _d1875-1962 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGreasy luck |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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 It is not merely an artistic endeavor but also a historical document that illuminates the culture and challenges of whaling during a time when it was a vital industry in New England and beyond.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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cJamaica, NY: Caravan Maritime Books, 1932 |
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| 653 | _aWhaling | ||
| 653 | _aWhaling in art | ||
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_aMcFee, William, _d1881-1966 |
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