Whale Hunting With Gun And Camera

Whale Hunting With Gun And Camera

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Publisher's Synopsis

Whale Hunting With Gun And Camera is a non-fiction book written by Roy Chapman Andrews that details his experiences hunting whales during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section describing Andrews' travels to the Arctic and his encounters with various whale species, including the bowhead whale and the narwhal. In this section, Andrews also provides insight into the techniques and equipment used by whalers during this time period.The second section of the book focuses on Andrews' use of a camera to document his whale hunting expeditions. He discusses the challenges of photographing whales in their natural habitat and shares a number of his own photographs. Throughout the book, Andrews emphasizes the importance of conservation and the need to protect whale populations from overhunting.Overall, Whale Hunting With Gun And Camera provides a unique perspective on the history of whaling and the early days of wildlife photography. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in marine biology, conservation, or the history of exploration.A Naturalist�������s Account Of The Modern Shore-Whaling Industry, Of Whales And Their Habits, And Of Hunting Experiences In Various Parts Of The World.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162935317
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 360
Weight: 480g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 19mm