This reprint of a 19th century classic of American zoological study and the single most important historical work on marine mammals of the West Coast. Scammon sets out to give readers detailed technical information about different species of marine mammals. Though he does this with the eye of a whaler out to hunt these animals, his descriptions strangely have all of the playfulness and sensitivity of a naturalist. The text is divided into three parts: a species-by-species account of whales and dolphins (including physical ...
Read More
This reprint of a 19th century classic of American zoological study and the single most important historical work on marine mammals of the West Coast. Scammon sets out to give readers detailed technical information about different species of marine mammals. Though he does this with the eye of a whaler out to hunt these animals, his descriptions strangely have all of the playfulness and sensitivity of a naturalist. The text is divided into three parts: a species-by-species account of whales and dolphins (including physical descriptions, a discussion of their habits, and also a quantification of their economic value), a similar section for other sea mammals (sea elephants, sea lions, seals, sea otters and walruses), and then a thorough discussion of the history of whaling
Read Less
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North to cart. $3.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover Publications, Incorporated.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North to cart. $3.97, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover Publications, Incorporated.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North to cart. $3.97, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover Publications, Incorporated.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North to cart. $3.98, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover Publications, Incorporated.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North Western Coast of North to cart. $5.75, very good condition, Sold by Newsboy Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ontario, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover Publications Inc..
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North to cart. $6.00, good condition, Sold by Best and Fastest Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wantage, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1968.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Solid and unmarked copy, mild reading/age wear. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the North Western Coast of North to cart. $7.50, good condition, Sold by Priceless Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Urbana, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the Northwestern Coast of North to cart. $9.00, very good condition, Sold by Bingo Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the Northwestern Coast of North to cart. $13.80, very good condition, Sold by AmazingBooksPGH rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dover.
Add this copy of The Marine Mammals of the Northwestern Coast of North to cart. $14.00, good condition, Sold by Sapsucker Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Grafton, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1968.
I like this book. It's a good writing on whales from someone who lived in the time of whaling. Some say that Scammon inserted his own ideas into some of the writing, but it seems fairly objective to me. Comes with sketches of the whales discussed.
