The History of Whaling in America

The epic history of the "iron men in wooden boats" who built an industrial empire through the pursuit of whales. To learn more, visit www.ericjaydolin.com. Thanks for taking a look.

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[ericjaydolin]

Thanks for sharing that. I have visited Montauk a couple of times, and worked on Shelter Island for a summer. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.

[info145]

Germany quits whaling in 1939! U.S. quits whaling in 1940! Argentina quits whaling in 1960! U.K. quits whaling in 1963! Holland quits whaling in 1964! New Zealand quits whaling in 1964! Norway withdraws from the Antarctic Ocean in 1972! Canada quits whaling in 1973! South Africa quits whaling in 1975! Australia quits whaling in 1978! Brazil quits whaling in 1980! Chile quits whaling in 1983! Peru quits whaling in 1984! Spain quits whaling in 1985! U.S.S.R quits whaling in 1987!

[KJM966]

In the 1950's and 60's I grew up in Montauk, New York which is on eastern Long Island and was very aware of America's whaling history visiting the local and regional museums. I collected available whale prints, illustrations, photos and whatever. Before the European settlers arrived the Montaukett Indians were harvesting the beached whales and taught the English settlers how to harpoon whales swimming just off the beach. Leviathan is a great read. Enjoy.