Modern Whaling & Bear-Hunting A record of present-day whaling with up-to-date appliances in many parts of the world, and of bear and seal hunting in the Arctic regions

"Modern Whaling & Bear-Hunting" by W. G. Burn Murdoch is a chronicle of early 20th-century whaling and Arctic hunting expeditions. The book recounts the modern techniques employed in the whaling industry, from the equipment used to the strategies implemented. It explores both the challenges and camaraderie experienced on whaling voyages, with the narrative beginning on the steamer Haldane as it anticipates a whale hunt near the Shetland Islands. The hunt involves both lancing whales and planning future trips. In addition to whaling, the book touches on bear and seal hunting in the Arctic, intertwining personal experiences with observations about the natural world and the culture surrounding these activities.