Description: This is a hardcover edition of "Of Whales and Men" by R.B. Robertson. It was published in 1954 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is a Book of the Month Club edition. Dr. Robertson, the attending head physician on an eight-month whaling expedition to Antarctica aboard a Norwegian whaler, provides a unique firsthand view of the brutal lives of whalers in the mid-20th century. The book delves into the challenges, dangers, and cultural context of this perilous profession. Size: 6" x 8.5" Condition:Boards - Clean; light shelf wear at edges and corners.Spine - Small stain as shown; light shelf wear at top and bottom.Text Block - Faint foxing on top edge; lightly toned.Endpapers - Clean; no foxing.Pages - Book holds well, feels occasionally read. No foxing, staining, markings or highlights within.Dustjacket - Lightly scuffed; worn edges and chipped corners as shown. (Shelf wear.) Toned jacket spine.Scent - Standard book.See pictures for condition references and please ask any questions before purchasing! ----------- Orders are carefully packed and shipped in boxes. Books are shipped using USPS Media Mail and represent the best available rate. Orders placed before 2pm ET are shipped the same business day, unless we are away sourcing additional inventory. We combine shipping on orders placed at the same time and refund the excess shipping cost.
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Mayo, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-25T18:24:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Book Club Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: R.B. Robertson
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Topic: Historical
Subject: Outdoor & Nature
