The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America : described and illustrated, together with an account of the American whale-fishery / by Charles M. Scammon.

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Sabin Americana, 1500-1926.
Main Author: Scammon, Charles Melville, 1825-1911
Other Authors: Dahl, W. H.
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : J.H. Carmany, 1874.
Series:Sabin Americana, 1500-1926.
Subjects:
Cetacea > Northwest, Pacific.
Sealing > Northwest, Pacific.
Whaling > United States.
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Physical Description:319, v pages, 27 leaves of plates (6 double) : illustrations ; 31 x 25 cm
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • pt. 1. Cetacea
  • Pt. 2. Pinnipedia
  • Pt. 3. The American whale-fishery
  • Appendix. Catalogue of the cetacea of the North Pacific Ocean / W.H. Dahl. Description of a skeleton of the Right Whale. Glossary of words and phrases used by whalemen. List of stores and outfits.