Gone A-Whaling - Jim Murphy  - $14.95

The amazing and horrific story of whaling, from the days when men went up to whales in small row boats with harpoons, to automated whalers.  Each whale is picutred and described.  Writting as a narrative, this book will hold listener's attention from beginning to end.  Real stories are scatted throughout.    Amazing old photos and copperplates of whaling are included.  Not for the faint-hearted.  208 pp.  Ages 5 - adult.