Whale hunting with gun and camera A naturalist's account of the modern shore-whaling industry, of whales and their habits, and of hunting experiences in various parts of the world

"Whale Hunting with Gun and Camera" by Roy Chapman Andrews presents a naturalist's firsthand experiences within the shore whaling industry of the early 1900s. The book blends adventure and scientific investigation, chronicling encounters with whales in different parts of the world, as well as documenting the methods of modern whaling stations. Andrews combines observation with the excitement of the hunt, offering deep insights into the great mammals, the evolving whaling business, and its effects on the natural world and scientific understanding. Establishing the scene, Andrews dives into modern whaling methods and recounts his personal experiences. As he introduces whaling stations and highlights the importance of photography in studying whales, he anticipates his first whale hunt aboard, describing the journey through foggy waters toward a Canadian whaling station, emphasizing the duality of excitement and the brutal truths of hunting the large creatures; this sets the stage for his future whale hunt accounts and details of scientific findings.