A History of the Whale Fisheries: From the Basque Fisheries of the Tenth Century to the Hunting of the Finner Whale at the Present Date

Abstract

AT the close of the last century whaling appeared likely to terminate at an early date, in view of the great reduction in the numbers of whales which had been brought about by a relentless and long-continued persecution. The rate of destruction had been accelerated by the introduction of modern methods, and if new fields had not been discovered whaling might by now be almost a thing of the past. Dr. Jenkins's book contains a large amount of information which will be of great value to those who wish to satisfy themselves whether the lessons of history confirm the forebodings which have been expressed about the future of whales.

A History of the Whale Fisheries: From the Basque Fisheries of the Tenth Century to the Hunting of the Finner Whale at the Present Date.

By Dr. J. T. Jenkins. Pp. 336. (London: H. F. and G. Witherby, 1921.) 18s.