Whaling and Sealing at the Chatham Islands

By: Rhys Richards
Published: Roebuck society Publication No 21. 1982

SCARCE

Hardback book and dustjacket. This is a withdrawn library book. The dustjacket has marks showing through from inside the cover from cellotape and these can clearly be seen in the photo. There is some wear to edge of dj (which has been strengthened) and book has usual library stamps, pocket etc

"The details of sealing in this book are an extension of the work of Dr Robert Mcnab in his 'Murihiku' (1907) and the whaling of his work in 'The Old Whaling Days'

The Chatham Islands have been integrated into the wider New Zealand area of which they are unquestionably a part as far as sealing and whaling are concerned"

"This book deals with whaling and sealing in and around the Chatham Islands. One of the most prolific whaling grounds of the Pacific, it attracted the attention of the American whalers. Seals, despite the Moriori warnings, were quickly reduced. However written records are meagre and this book greatly helps to supplement them"