The whale : in search of the giants of the sea
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New York, NY : Ecco, c2010.
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Green Hills - Adult Non-Fiction
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Green Hills - Adult Non-Fiction | 599.5 H679w | On Shelf |
| Southeast - Adult Non-Fiction | 599.5 H679w | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Ecco, c2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
453 pages : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published as: Leviathan, or, The whale. London : Fourth Estate, 2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-428) and index.
Description
A lively travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the king of the sea. Since his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, author Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and natural history, this book is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession. Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have never been seen before--Hoare's sparkling account of swimming with these incredible behemoths will delight wildlife aficionados. And following in Ishmael's footsteps, he explores the troubled history of man and whale; visits the historic whaling locales of New Bedford, Nantucket, and the Azores; and traces the whale's cultural history from Jonah to Free Willy.--From publisher description.
Awards
Winner of the 2009 BBC Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hoare, P. (2010). The whale: in search of the giants of the sea (1st U.S. ed.). Ecco.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Philip. 2010. The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea. Ecco.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Philip. The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea Ecco, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Philip. The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea 1st U.S. ed., Ecco, 2010.
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