The story of whales and the whalers who followed them is inextricably tied with Long Island�s rich maritime history. Before the Long Island Expressway; strip malls; golf clubs; and suburban sprawl; calls of �Thar she blows!� rang out from Long Island harbors and ships. This book chronicles the rise and fall of whaling on the island and describes local whaleship fleets that traveled to the far corners of the world; the personalities behind local enterprises; and the villages whose cultures and economies grew from the industry. Be transported to a time when whalers roamed the streets between journeys; shipbuilders worked in the harbors; captains charted their expeditions; and whaleship masts seemed to pierce the clouds in Long Island�s pursuit of the largest creatures in the world.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Third edition of the book has some great additions (I own and use the first two editions ...By Kevin J Wetmore. Jr.Third edition of the book has some great additions (I own and use the first two editions in my teaching). although Im not sure the addition of "Orgy in the Lighthouse" improves the volume - the plays in the first two editions seemed like better choices. Having said that. this is a great. user-friendly introduction to the Grand Guignol and an excellence reference tool for the people. plays and history of that remarkable theatre.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. heard about the Guinol for years and was wonderful to actually read some of the playsBy david gheard about the Guinol for years and was wonderful to actually read some of the plays. wow. some of em are knockouts! I wish I could have seen Maxa. Id have gone to see her every night. like Peter Lorre in Mad Love!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... probably the only book on this subject and its good too. If you like Sweeney ToddBy Ken B.Heres probably the only book on this subject and its good too. If you like Sweeney Todd. this is where it all came from.
