The Fur Seals And Other Life Of The Pribilof Islands, Alaska, In 1914 (1915)

""The Fur Seals and Other Life of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, in 1914"" is a non-fiction book written by Wilfred Hudson Osgood and published in 1915. The book is a detailed account of the author's scientific expedition to the Pribilof Islands, located in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, in 1914. The main focus of the book is on the fur seals, which were hunted extensively for their fur at the time, and the efforts being made to conserve their population. The author also provides descriptions of the other wildlife found on the islands, including various bird species and marine mammals. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as detailed scientific observations and analyses. It is considered an important historical document in the study of the fur seal population and the conservation efforts made during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.