Unpredictable and amusing and informative and original, cavorting between biology, history, travel writing, and memoir. Mark KurlanskyThe Whale "by Philip Hoare is a enthralling and eye-opening literary leviathan swimming in similar bestselling waters as Cod" and The Secret Life of Lobsters." Winner of the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction, The Whale "is a lively travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the king of the sea the remarkable mammals that we human beings have long been fascinated with, from ...
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Unpredictable and amusing and informative and original, cavorting between biology, history, travel writing, and memoir. Mark KurlanskyThe Whale "by Philip Hoare is a enthralling and eye-opening literary leviathan swimming in similar bestselling waters as Cod" and The Secret Life of Lobsters." Winner of the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction, The Whale "is a lively travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the king of the sea the remarkable mammals that we human beings have long been fascinated with, from Moby Dick "to Free Willy." Bestselling author and naturalist Bernd Heinrich calls it, a moving and extraordinary book, and Hoare s sparkling account of swimming with these incredible behemoths will delight whale and wildlife aficionados, lovers of the sea and sea stories, as well as the socially and environmentally conscious reader. "
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Fair. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 480 p. Contains: Unspecified, Line drawings, black & white, Maps. P.S.. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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