Whales, obsession, and the mysteries of the deep.
This book could be a good read for those who are fascinated by the enigmatic and awe-inspiring creatures of the sea. Through a captivating blend of personal anecdotes, historical exploration, and literary analysis, Philip Hoare takes readers on a mesmerizing journey into the world of whales. Dive into the depths of the human obsession with these magnificent creatures and discover the profound impact they have had on our collective imagination.
ISBN: 9780007230143
Authors:
Philip Hoare
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2009-06-11
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 3126 readers)
Description
From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and natural history, The Whale is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession and the book that inspired it: Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have never been seen before. Following in Ishmael's footsteps, he explores the troubled history of man and whale; visits the historic whaling locales of New Bedford, Nantucket, and the Azores; and traces the whale's cultural history from Jonah to Free Willy. Winner of the prestigious BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, The Whale is an unforgettable and often moving attempt to explain why these strange and beautiful animals still exert such a powerful hold on our imagination.
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