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Adventures of an American Whale Man

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Article about whaling by Peter L. Dumont from Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper March 26, 1859. With two woodcuts depicting scenes from the whale hunt.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1859-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Dumont, Peter L.; Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

16 in x 11 in

Place Made

United States

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