Pelagic Sealing

Pelagic Sealing: With Notes On The Fur Seals Of Guadeloupe The Galapagos And Lobos Islands (1899) Is A Comprehensive Book Written By Charles Haskins Townsend An American Naturalist And Explorer. The Book Provides A Detailed Account Of Pelagic Sealing Which Refers To The Hunting Of Seals In Open Water As Well As The Fur Seals Found On The Guadeloupe Galapagos And Lobos Islands. The Book Is Divided Into Two Parts. The First Part Covers The History Of Pelagic Sealing Including Its Origins Methods And Impact On Seal Populations. Townsend Provides A Detailed Description Of The Ships And Equipment Used In Pelagic Sealing As Well As The Techniques Employed By Sealers To Capture And Kill Seals. He Also Discusses The Economic And Social Factors That Drove The Pelagic Sealing Industry Including The Demand For Seal Skins And The Competition Between Different Nations And Companies.The Second Part Of The Book Focuses On The Fur Seals Of Guadeloupe The Galapagos And Lobos Islands. Townsend Provides A Detailed Description Of The Physical Characteristics Behavior And Habitat Of These Seals As Well As Their History Of Exploitation By Humans. He Also Discusses The Efforts That Have Been Made To Protect These Seals And Their Habitats Including The Establishment Of Protected Areas And The Regulation Of Hunting.Overall Pelagic Sealing: With Notes On The Fur Seals Of Guadeloupe The Galapagos And Lobos Islands (1899) Is An Important Historical Document That Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of Pelagic Sealing And The Fur Seals Of These Three Islands. It Is A Valuable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History Of Seal Hunting And The Conservation Of Seal Populations.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.