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VHS : Great Ships: The WhalersIn association with Amazon.com List Price: $19.95 Price: $3.98 You Save: $15.97 (80%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0733961400410 Format: Color, NTSC Label: A & E Home Video Manufacturer: A & E Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A & E Home Video Release Date: April 22, 2002 Studio: A & E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: August 19, 1938 Sales Rank: 77409 Editorial Review: Description: Waves pound the sides of the ship. A rowboat is lowered to the thrashing sea. A harpoon strikes its giant quarry. The "Nantucket sleighride" has begun...The danger and romance of the whaling life are part of American legend. And at the heart of this important enterprise was the whaling ship the world's first floating factory.Discover the complete story of the great whalers, from the often deadly early expeditions to the real-life adventure that was the basis for Melville's Moby Dick. See how they were built, and trace their epic, globe-spanning voyages. Go aboard through dramatic re-creations and sophisticated computer simulations, and learn the remarkable, often tragic, stories of the men who dared to sail them. And explore the enormous cultural and economic influence these revolutionary vessels had on a young and growing nation. Browse for similar items by category:
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