The Life and Death of Whales

by Robert Burton

Provides a study of whales and the whaling industry and legislative efforts to save these mammals from extinction

185 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1983

About the author

A trained zoologist, Robert Burton is an established author in the field of everyday natural history, focussing on the commonplace rather than the exotic or unusual. He is the wildlife columnist for the Royal Horticultural Society's The Garden and has written many articles for other magazines, including the RSPB magazine Birds. He continues the popular Nature Note in the Daily Telegraph started by his father, Dr. Maurice Burton.
Coming from a family of natural historians, Robert Burton has grown up with the concept of the garden as a sanctuary for birds and other animals. Although he has pursued his nature studies all around the world, he now works mainly from home, where he has plenty of opportunities to observe the visitors to his garden.

Reviews

[jaz ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great companion to Moby Dick.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting recap on the life of whales, their biology, reproductive styles, and the history of different whaling techniques. Not sure how well it holds up today, and further research on whales should be conducted outside of this book. However, the history part holds up very well!!

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very exciting and interesting book on the history of whaling. This novel is brilliantly written and very easy to read. Contains an abundance of information on the great whales. How they live, what they eat, how their senses (like sight and sound) and echolocation all work together underwater. I recommend this book.