The Yankee Whaler, by Clifford W. Ashley. 156 Pages. Softbound. Written by a famed marine artist, this book presents whaling from the vantage point of one who not only sailed aboard a whaler himself, but possessed the observant eye of an artist and the literary skill to record what he saw and thought as the great age of whaling drew to a close. Enhanced with 150 superb illustrations, The Yankee Whaler is perhaps the definitive treatment of 19th Century whaling, presenting a complete and well-documented picture of every aspect of the topic. A great reference and a great read. $17.95 (BK-0562)
