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Severin, Tim

 
9780349112336: In Search Of Moby Dick: Quest for the White Whale
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ISBN 10 : 0349112339 ISBN 13 : 9780349112336
Editeur : Abacus, 2000

Synopsis

Herman Melville's novel MOBY DICK immortalised the concept of a battling white sperm whale, but did such a creature really exist? Acclaimed explorer and writer Tim Severin travelled to the islands of the Pacific to find out.

From Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas archipelago to Pamilacan and Tonga, Severin compares myth with reality in a fascinating journey of discovery. Along the way he investigates the real extent of Melville's whaling experience, and unearths other potential sources for his famous story; encounters the extraordinary whale-jumpers, who even now make their living by leaping on the backs of whales to ram home their spears; and observes a retired harpooner re-enact the curious ballet of a kill -- transporting himself to his youth in the process, like a shaman from a forgotten age.

Superb travel writing combined with personal and historical anecdote make this a hugely enjoyable and enlightening exploration of one of the ocean's enduring myths.

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À propos de l'auteur

Tim Severin is a renowned adventurer and writer, who has specialised in re-creating voyages of exploration in primitive vessels. He holds the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society and the Livingstone Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

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Éditeur
Abacus
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0349112339
ISBN 13 
9780349112336
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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