Dickson, Rod

The History of the Whalers on the South Coast of New Holland from 1800-1888

Perth: Hesperian Press, 2007. Quarto, cloth boards with gilt title to spine, pp 630. First edition, issued in cloth boards, uncommon thus. Near fine condition.

A highly comprehensive history of the ships known to have been whaling along the southern coast of Western Australia between Cape Leeuwin and Eucla. Includes all known details, extracts from ships' logs, etc., crew lists, financial costs and results, of over 700 ships sailing from American, French, British and Colonial ports. Includes details such as sea shanties, whaling cooks' stores and recipes, whaling signals, and more. Item #106684

Price (AUD): $250.00   Other currencies