{"product_id":"etchings-of-a-whaling-cruise-john-ross-browne-9780548999356","title":"Etchings Of A Whaling Cruise: With Notes Of A Sojourn On The Island Of Zanzibar, To Which Is Appended A Brief History Of The Whale Fishery (1846)","description":"Etchings of a Whaling Cruise is a book written by John Ross Browne in 1846. The book is a personal account of Browne's experience during a whaling expedition that took place in the 1840s. It includes detailed descriptions of the whaling industry, the process of hunting whales, and the daily life of a whaler. Browne also provides notes on his time spent on the island of Zanzibar, where he observed the local culture and customs. He discusses the history of the island and its role in the slave trade. The book is illustrated with etchings that Browne made during his travels, depicting scenes from the whaling expedition and life on the island of Zanzibar. In addition to his personal observations, Browne includes a brief history of the whale fishery, providing context for the industry and its role in the economy. Overall, Etchings of a Whaling Cruise provides a unique perspective on the whaling industry and life in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Ross Browne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 054899935X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780548999356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d","brand":"John Ross Browne","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48153072632063,"sku":"9780548999356","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9010ed28-441e-4b8e-b5b6-3eea93c8d972.jpg?v=1770781098","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/etchings-of-a-whaling-cruise-john-ross-browne-9780548999356","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}