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The Emerald Whaler Prose Books by William J Laubenstein.

Synopsis

Title: The Emerald Whaler
Author/Publisher: William J Laubenstein / Prose Books
Publication Year: 1961
Format: First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket

From the year 1961 comes this engaging first edition, *The Emerald Whaler*, a significant non-fiction work by William J Laubenstein. This compelling volume delves deep into a pivotal, albeit often harsh, chapter of Australia's maritime past: the era of whaling.

Laubenstein's meticulous narrative offers readers a detailed exploration of the whaling industry as it shaped Australian history. It presents an authoritative account designed to transport the adult reader back to the challenging and adventurous world of the whalers, their vessels, and the vast, untamed ocean.

• Australia's Whaling Saga: This non-fiction work delves into the rich and often brutal history of whaling in Australian waters, charting its rise, methods, and significance to the young nation's maritime economy.
• The Whaler's Life: Readers are offered a meticulous account of the lives of the whalers themselves, their perilous journeys, the ships they sailed, and the challenging environment of the open sea.

As a first edition published in 1961, *The Emerald Whaler* stands as an important historical document, offering a contemporaneous yet retrospective look at a foundational chapter of Australian maritime heritage. It is a compelling addition for collectors of non-fiction, Australian history, and classic narratives of seafaring endeavour.

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