Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America

by Eric Dolin
W. W. Norton (2007)
ISBN-10: 0393060578
ISBN-13: 978-0393060577

Jerry Hughes

For all you Moby Dick fans, this is an engaging trace of the most hazardous industry our country has ever produced. If you've ever wondered "how did they do that?", this book is for you. Yes, sperm whales DID ram and sink whaling ships and the "iron men in wooden boats" who went down to the sea to do battle with the leviathans are interestingly described. If you're a member of PETA, don't read this book. Others, I believe, will enjoy it.