Автор: Mayumi Itoh Название: The Japanese Culture of Mourning Whales ISBN: 9811066701 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811066702 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 92230.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: This book provides an in-depth study of Japanese whaling culture, emphasizing how the Japanese have considered whales and whaling in relation to their understanding of nature and religion. It examines why and how the Japanese have mourned the deaths of whales, treating them as if they were human beings, and assesses the relevance of this culture to nature conservation and management of sustainable use of natural resources. It also sheds new light on Japanese whaling, one of the most controversial issues in the contemporary world, by highlighting the hitherto unknown aspects of Japanese beliefs about whales and whaling, which constitute an integral part of their core concept of how they should coexist with nature. Through cross-examining previous studies of Japanese whaling, as well as analyzing new documents and conducting field research on location, this book presents a comprehensive survey of Japanese whaling culture and memorial rites for whales and offers viable insights on how the Japanese whaling culture can be applied to solving current global issues, including nature conservation, management of sustainable use of natural resources, and protection of wildlife and its habitats.
Автор: Glenn A. Knoblock Название: The American Clipper Ship, 1845-1920: A Comprehensive History, with a Listing of Builders and Their Ships ISBN: 1476694214 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476694214 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 41580.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This work offers a new and comprehensive account of the fastest and most beautiful sailing ships ever built. It explores the quest for speed on the seas from the early 1800s through the fast-paced times of the 1850s spurred on by the California Gold Rush of 1849. Not only are the career details of such noted ships as the Flying Cloud and Challenge discussed in detail, but they are also put in context with the times in which they operated. Their builders in East Coast states from Maine to Florida are discussed in detail, as are the men, and a woman in one instance, who commanded and manned these ships. The book documents the roles that owners and shipping agents played, what kinds of cargo the ships carried worldwide and the unusual trades in which they participated.
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SourceLibrary: Huntington Library
DocumentID: SABCP01390900
CollectionID: CTRG94-B5148
PublicationDate: 18530101
SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to America
Notes: Attributed to Duncan McLean.
Collation: 24 p., 6 folded leaves of plates: ill.; 24 cm
Автор: H. Clark Arthur Название: The clipper ship era; an epitome of famous American and British clipper ships, their owners, builders, commanders, and crews, 1843-1869 ISBN: 9389397456 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789389397451 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 31680.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Автор: Chatterton E. Keble Название: Whalers and Whaling ISBN: 1494059339 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781494059330 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 39170.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Kathi Daley, Daley Название: Whale of a Tail ISBN: 1076486053 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781076486059 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 15170.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
