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Christopher: Read the Patrick O'Brian novels (Aubrey/Maturin) and one can certainly see the globalization opportunities afforded the mariners, and especially that of the Royal Navy at its heyday.
If I understand correctly, Britain was the largest market for the whalers' products. (The British were also frustrated by the way the Americans were much more accomplished as whalers.) In fact, the Nantucket owners sought ways to deliver directly to England and cut out the Boston middle-men, but they did not have much success.
Of course, the American Revolution threw a monkey wrench into all of this. So much so, that Nantucket seriously considered secession and sought ways to be neutral in the conflict.
If I understand correctly, Britain was the largest market for the whalers' products. (The British were also frustrated by the way the Americans were much more accomplished as whalers.) In fact, the Nantucket owners sought ways to deliver directly to England and cut out the Boston middle-men, but they did not have much success.
Of course, the American Revolution threw a monkey wrench into all of this. So much so, that Nantucket seriously considered secession and sought ways to be neutral in the conflict.
Adelle wrote: "Regarding the importance of whaling to the New England economy in the 1700 and 1800s.http://history1800s.about.com/od/whal..."
That's good background info. Thanks.
Zeke wrote: "A picture for each page of the book.http://www.tinhouse.com/books/coming-..."
Neat! You can see his drawings as he showed them day by day on his blog:
http://everypageofmobydick.blogspot.c...
Well, I looked at that page 115 drawing, and just confirmed that either I don't understand modern art, or I do understand it and it makes no sense.
On the one hand, not at all the way I would have pictured the pages of MD.
On the other hand, I think because it's abstract---or the pages I checked out were---it doesn't influence me in least in my perceptions of the characters.
Interesting, though. You know, the artist might be getting a lot out of the book, as he's thinking about each page (I assume) for quite some time.
On the other hand, I think because it's abstract---or the pages I checked out were---it doesn't influence me in least in my perceptions of the characters.
Interesting, though. You know, the artist might be getting a lot out of the book, as he's thinking about each page (I assume) for quite some time.
Adelle wrote: Interesting, though. You know, the artist might be getting a lot out of the book, as he's thinking about each page (I assume) for quite some time.Yes, I think it was an exercise in meditation for him.
This sight was recommended on the Constant reader discussion board and I thought that you might be interested http://everypageofmobydick.blogspot.c...
Vikz wrote: "This sight was recommended on the Constant reader discussion board and I thought that you might be interested http://everypageofmobydick.blogspot.c..."
See Laurel's message 59 above. ;-)
See Laurel's message 59 above. ;-)
Not a resource...but fun to read and I didn't know where else to post this.
From today's Denver Post [sports page; columnist Woody Paige]
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From today's Denver Post [sports page; columnist Woody Paige]
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Books mentioned in this topic
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (other topics)The Loss of the Ship Essex, Sunk by a Whale (other topics)
http://history1800s.about.com/od/whal...